MDRS Operations Report 21-24-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 line has been changed to ¾ inch per manufacturer specs. In addition, since we calculated a possible use of 20 gallons a night in the middle of winter, we exchanged the 250-gallon tank for a 500-gallon tank.
ScienceDome Dual Split: Off
Solar—Nominal, supplying all power
Solar— VDC Last 24 hours (Wednesday):
Average 51.20
Minimum 46.40
Maximum 58.40
Notes on solar: Tomorrow I will reprogram the generator autostart back into the power system.
Propane Reading, station tank – 50 %
Propane Reading, director tank— 40%
Propane Reading, intern tank— 72+ %
Propane Reading, generator— 80 %
Ethanol Free Gasoline – 1 gallons
Water (loft tank): 40 gallons
Water Meter: not checked units
Water (static tank) – 370 gallons (I plugged in the heat tape as the Hab’s water lines have begun to freeze at night)
Static to Loft Pump used – yes
Water in GreenHab – 20 gallons (not accessible)
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: Nothing to report
ATV’s Used: (Honda, 350.1, 350.2, 300): Nothing to report
Reason for use: n/a
Oil Added? No
ATV Fuel Used: 0 gallons
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0
Notes on ATVs: Nothing to report
HabCar used and why, where? Yes, to town
CrewCar used and why, where? Yes, to start. Started but was sluggish. Will replace battery before crew use.
Luna used and why, where? Yes, to town
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? Nothing to report
Summary of general operations: Nothing to report
Summary of Hab operations: A survey of water line issues show that all three are simple fixes and will be completed soon. The toilet water line is closed and the new part arrived today. The water lines are freezing during the night and thawing by afternoon.
Summary of Outpost operations: In my trailer, a new kitchen faucet and a new bathroom were installed. The shower was fixed to operate minimally. Two 250-gallon propane tanks have been dropped off to be switched over for both trailers after Thanksgiving.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Using about 10 gallons of water a day for the plants currently growing. The LED lights arrived today and need to be installed. I’m keeping the temperature at night around 77 degrees F.
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Nothing to report
Summary of RAM operations: Nothing to report
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.