Crew Photos – May 15th
Photo Report – May 15th
Please find attached photos for the Photo Report. Some photos are around the Hab. We did not obtain UTM coordinates for the ones on EVA as we had a crew member become ill (not simulated) and aborted the EVA.
Photo Report – April 24th
Please find attached photos for the Photo Report. Some photos are around the Hab. We did not obtain UTM coordinates for the ones on EVA as we had a crew member become ill (not simulated) and aborted the EVA.
Operations Report – May 14th
Crew 194 Operations Report 14052018
SOL: 1
Name of person filing report: Dana
Non-nominal systems: Power/ Generator
Notes on non-nominal system:
functional but does not charge batteries
Solar—insufficient to power hab but does appear connected to batteries
Diesel – 75%
Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – 15 gallons
Water (trailer) – 920 gallons
Water (static) – 55 gallons
Trailer to Static Pump used – no
Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – yes
Water Meter: nominal
ATV’s Used: 4
Oil Checked: yes
ATV # Fuel Used Gals: 7 gallons
Tires Status: good
# Hours Used Day: 2
Phobos used: yes
Hours: 2
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 95%
Currently charging: yes
Deimos used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Spirit rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
HabCar used? No
Notes and Comments:
Summary of operations activities:
Summary of GreenHab activities: harvested Tomatoes and basil
Summary of ScienceDome activities: worked on construction of simulated Rocket
Summary of healthy and safety issues: none
Questions and Concerns to Mission Support: Power system remains off nominal. We are able to maintain electricity by using the diesel generator but the governor electrical system continues to not function.
Journalist Report – May 14th
Monday, May 14, 2018
Crew 194
Sol 1 Field Report
Morning lectures began early with details over space suits, hypoxia, toxicology. EVA immediately after with two teams successfully establishing comms relay further south of the Hab. Successful medical evac and treatment of injury due to fall. Afternoon consisted of rest, reading, Hab maintenance, and tidying. Crew all well.
Dean Aubin
Crew Photos – May 14th
Sol 1 Summary – May 14th
Crew 194 Daily Summary Report 14.05.2018
MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 1
Summary Title
First EVA
Mission Status:
Good
Sol Activity Summary:
Today was our first day in simulation. We learned about atmospheric composition and toxicology on spacecraft and habitats. We also discussed space suit design and had our first EVA.
Look Ahead Plan: We will continue our learning with discussion of radiation and celestial navigation.
Anomalies in work:
The Hab power system continue to be unreliable. We are on solar currently, but the system cuts out without warning. In addition, it does not appear to be sufficient to both power the Hab and recharge the batteries. The generator is able to power the Hab, but not to charge the batteries.
Weather:Sunny, Warm
Crew Physical Status:The crew is doing well. No concerns.
EVA: We had our first EVA today, which was exciting for the entire crew.
Reports to be file:
Operations Report
Support Requested:
Power System as above
Sol Summary – May 13th
Crew 194 Daily Summary Report 13.05.2018
MDRS Daily Summary Report for sol 0
Summary Title
Crew Arrival
Mission Status:
Good
Sol Activity Summary:
Today the full crew arrived at the Hab. We familiarized ourselves with the state of the Hab and investigated the status of all Hab systems.
Look Ahead Plan: Tomorrow we will enter Sim.
Anomalies in work:
The Hab power system does not appear to be working properly. We arrived yesterday with 80% SOC and are now at 32% despite a bright, sunny day. We started the diesel generator. Further details in engineering report, but please advise on how to proceed.
Weather:Sunny, Warm
Crew Physical Status:The crew is healthy and excited.
EVA: N/A
Reports to be file:
Mission Plan
Crew Bios
Operations Report
We will file other daily reports once we enter Sim.
Support Requested:
Help with power system per above
Crew 194 Mission Plan
MDRS Crew 194
Wilderness Medical Society
Mission Plan
Nothing speaks to the essence of “wilderness” more than another planet. Mars represents the most remote and austere environment that humans have ever contemplated exploring. To simulate the demands of living and working on Mars, this group from the Wilderness Medical Society will serve as crew 194 at the Mars Desert Research Station. We will use MDRS as a base of operations for exploring Mars.
During this time, we hope to study medical issues unique to astronauts, space flight, and life on other planets. While our crew has considerable experience with delivering routine medical care and medical care in some of the most remote environments on this plan, we hope to gain an additional dimension of knowledge while considering the provision of medical care on Mars. In particular, we will study and simulate emergencies related to changes in normal human physiology due to microgravity, changes in ambient pressure, relevant toxicology, radiation, space motion sickness, and behavioral health and performance. We will also study ultrasound as an imaging modality in spaceflight.
A significant component of our learning will also be experiential. We have studied the work of prior crews from an engineering and research perspective, and hope to apply some of these lessons on EVAs. However, as our primary study is related to the care of injures crew members, our EVAs will frequently results in “unintended” consequences in which the crew will be forced to call on their medical and wilderness skills in order to survive.
Finally, we have also brought along technology to assist with our operations. We hope to use rapid process improvement software to help craft operational and design changes for our mission and the Hab.
We are thrilled about the opportunity to live and work at MDRS for a week, and would like to thanks both the Mars Society and the Wilderness Medical Society for this wonderful opportunity.
Operations Report – May 5th
Crew 193 Operations Report 05May2018
SOL over
Name of person filing report: David Attig
Non-nominal systems: Two piece suits still need straps adjusted for neck ring. Generator/inverter/charger. One piece suit #9
Notes on non-nominal systems: The generator still appears to not be charging the batteries at night (only powering the HAB). Shannon is having a look, this should not affect our operations (particularly with the days being so long now).
Generator (hours run): 8:45 pm to 7:30 am.
Solar— SOC 5 % (Before generator is run last night)
Diesel – 60 %
Propane – 60 psi.
ATV Fuel (Ethanol free gasoline) – 0 gallons.
Water (trailer) – 500 gallons.
Water (static) – 500 gallons
Trailer to Static Pump used – no
Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – yes
Water Meter: 134635.2
Toilet tank emptied: no
Date last emptied: May 2
ATV’s (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No
ATV Oil Checked?: No
ATV Oil Added?: No
ATV Fuel Used: 0 Gallons
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0
Notes on ATVs: 350.2 is out of service, due to a previous issue. Honda has a hole in the seat. 300 would not start, there is a grinding or clicking sound (dead battery?)
Deimos rover used: No
Hours: 125.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: No
Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours: Unknown
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: 36.0
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 99 %
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 31.6
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 98 %
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 29.9
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 98 %
Currently charging: No
Hab Car used?: Yes
Where was Hab Car used?: gas station
Why was Hab Car used?: Water replenishment
General notes and comments: none
Summary of internet: We’re out, same as normal.
Summary of suits and radios: Two piece suits still need strap maintenance
Summary of Hab operations: Super nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Water saturated
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Concluded
Summary of RAM operations: cleaned
Summary of health and safety issues: None to report
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Sol over
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