MDRS Operations Report 11-12-NOV-2021
Name of person filing report: Shannon Rupert
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-nominal systems: Nothing to report
Action taken for non-nominal systems: n/a
Generator: Propane installer confirmed the set up does not meet the requirements of the generator and will be here next week to redo the work.
ScienceDome Dual Split: Off
Solar—Nominal, supplying all power
Solar— VDC Last 24 hours (Friday):
Average 52.04
Minimum 48.30
Maximum 58.0
Notes on solar: Nothing to report
Propane Reading, station tank – 64%
Propane Reading, director tank— 55%
Propane Reading, intern tank— 72+ %
Propane Reading, generator— 80 %
Ethanol Free Gasoline – 1 gallons
Water (loft tank): not checked gallons
Water Meter: not checked units
Water (static tank) – not checked gallons
Static to Loft Pump used – no
Water in GreenHab – 50 gallons
Water in ScienceDome: 0 gallons
Water (Outpost tank) – 80 gallons
Hab toilet tank emptied: no
Perseverance rover used: no
Hours:
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 100
Currently charging: yes
Sojourner rover used: no
Hours:
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 100
Currently charging: yes
Spirit rover used: no
Hours:
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 100
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used: no
Hours:
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 100
Currently charging: yes
Curiosity rover used: no
Hours:
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 100
Currently charging: yes
Notes on rovers: Not sure if this was reported, but Percy’s batteries were refilled during SWB.
ATV’s Used: (Honda, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): no
Reason for use: n/a
Oil Added? No
ATV Fuel Used: 0 gallons
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0
Notes on ATVs: I have scheduled servicing for all four vehicles.
HabCar used and why, where? Yes. I drove it to the Hab to replace the bent that was attached to the pump in the water tank. I accidently bumped into the front porch railing and put a small dent in the liftgate.
CrewCar used and why, where? Yes, to town for packages
Luna used and why, where? No
General notes and comments: Nothing to report
Summary of internet: All accounts are nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: Nothing to report.
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why? The problem with the foundation of the ScienceDome is getting worse. We need to build up the sand base around it and add gravel to keep it in place or water will continue to undermine the structure.
Summary of general operations: The septic was pumped out on Thursday.
Summary of Hab operations: I have checked for a propane leak two more times yesterday and once today. I have used both meters, the alarm and soapy water. In addition, I turned on and off all appliances to see if I could create a leak. There is still no evidence that there has or is a propane leak in the Hab. I have scheduled repair of all plumbing issues and am ordering parts for replacement/repair.
Summary of Outpost operations: I have scheduled repair of all plumbing issues and am ordering parts for replacement/repair.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Watered plants. Increased nighttime temperature back to 75 degrees F. Added two smaller plastic watering cans.
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Watered plants
Summary of RAM operations: Added to tool inventory: 5 new Phillips screwdrivers, two eyeglass screwdriver sets, more bits for the cordless drill.
Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing to report
Summary of health and safety issues: Nothing to report
Questions, concerns, supplies needed and requests: Nothing at this time.