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Sol Summary – January 30th

Crew 204 Sol Summary Report 30-JAN-2019

Sol: 2

Summary Title: The Hush and the Rush

Author’s name: Kunal Naik (Space_bot)

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary: The most beautiful thing on Mars is the dawn.
The crew woke up early by 6:30 am and started the day with morning
activities and Martian breakfast. We have requested prior 2 EVA’s one
in the morning and later by evening. Our 1st EVA was delayed and
rescheduled due to limited water tank issue which was resolved at the
earliest. The crew members initiated their project work along with
their Hab responsibilities. Post Lunch we were surprised and glad to
meet the Nat Geo Photographer Jad Davenport who came to visit the
facility for reporting and clicking wonderful photos with the crew. We
had our 1st EVA by 1400 and later 2nd by 1500, we were followed by the
enthusiastic photographer to capture our EVA activities as well as our
moments via his personal camera and his drone. It was a hush and rush day but went well with no setbacks.

Look Ahead Plan: We are going to follow up on our EVA plans as per
today’s investigation and exploration. We got some soil samples during our 2nd EVA which we need to mesh and set some composition parameters for Martian 3D Printer. We have planned to work on fixing Wifi issues which are a small problem for now.

Anomalies in work: None Encountered

Weather: Sunny

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: Both the EVA’s same location (518750, 4251250)

Reports to be filed: 2 EVA’s done along with Nat Geo Photographer at
the same location due to short time and photo session. Same rover
Spirit was used for both EVA’s as the location was quite near.

Support Requested: None

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Operations Report – January 30th

Crew 204 Operations Report 30-Jan-2019

SOL: 2

Name of person filing report: Kunal Naik (Space_bot)

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: N/A

Generator (hours run): started at 0730 in the Morning, stopped by 1830.

Solar— SOC % Turned on (29th January) 85%, Turned on (30th January) 74%

Diesel Reading – 1/2 Tank

Propane Reading – 73%

Ethanol Free Gasoline – 10 gallons

Water (Auxillary tank) – Not in use gallons

Water (Static tank) – 90%, 450 gallons

Auxiliary to Static tank transfer – No

Gallons transferred: Not Applicable

Water in GreenHab – 278.5 gallons

Water (loft) – 12 marked level

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Water Meter: 01406324 units

Toilet tank emptied: No

Deimos rover used: No, still not functional
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A

Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR

Hours: Not Applicable
Beginning charge: Not Applicable
Ending charge: Not Applicable
Currently charging: Not Applicable

Spirit rover used: Used for 1st EVA

Hours:71.6 hours
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 88%
Currently charging: Yes

Spirit rover used: Used for 2nd EVA (Due to limited time and Natgeo Photos)
Hours:71.8 hours
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 79%
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: Not Used
Hours: Not Used
Beginning charge: Not Used
Ending charge: Not Used
Currently charging: Not Used

Opportunity rover used: Brakes not functional
Hours: 46.2 hours
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes

Notes on rovers: None

ATV’s Used: None

Reason for use: N/A

Oil Added? N/A

ATV Fuel Used: Nope

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: N/A

Notes on ATVs: N/A

HabCar used and why, where? For water

Crew Car used and why, where? Off-Campus

General notes and comments: We have received 2 packages.

Summary of internet: N/A

Summary of suits and radios: Nothing to report.

Summary of Hab operations: Nothing to report.

Summary of Green Hab operations: Nothing to report.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Received a box package of
Measuring Cylinder in the science room which was broken by crew 203 which are now in the HAB with the crew 204.

Summary of RAMM operations: Received a box package of MDRS Sim Suit Recharger which is now in the HAB with the crew 204.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing to report.

Summary of health and safety issues: Nothing to report.

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: Nothing to report.

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EVA Report – January 30th

Crew 204 EVA #2 Report 30 JAN 2019

EVA # 2 (Afternoon)

Author: Avishek Ghosh.

Purpose of EVA: A general exploration and soil sample collection as per planned EVA. The crew also had an opportunity to participate in a photography session invited by a special guest Mr. Jad Davenport.

Start time: 13:00 hrs.

End time: 15:45 hrs.

Narrative: It was a planned EVA. A wonderful opportunity to exhibit the MDRS crew’s preparation for the simulation. The rest two crews also had an opportunity to participate in a photography session by Mr. Jad Davenport.

Destination: A low mountain region just after Pooh’s corner and before the stream bed

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EVA Report – January 30th

Crew 204 EVA #1 Report 30 JAN 2019

EVA # 1 (Afternoon)

Author: Avishek Ghosh.

Purpose of EVA: A general exploration. The crew 204 had an opportunity to participate in a photography session invited by a special guest Mr. Jad Davenport.

Start time: 14:00 hrs.

End time: 15:00 hrs.

Narrative: Although an unplanned EVA but, it was a wonderful opportunity to exhibit the MDRS crew’s preparation for the simulation. And also crew 204 feels honoured to participate in a session invited by personnel associated with a prestigious organization like National Geographic.

Destination: A low mountain region just after Pooh’s corner and before the Stream bed connector on Cow dung road, 0110.

Coordinates: X-518750; Y-4251250

Participants: Avishek Ghosh & Kunal Naik.

Roads and routes per MDRS map: Pooh’s Corner.

Mode of travel: Rover Spirit.

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Operations Report – January 30th

Crew 204 Operations Report 30-Jan-2019

SOL: 2

Name of person filing report: Kunal Naik (Space_bot)

Non-nominal systems: None

Notes on non-nominal systems: N/A

Generator (hours run): started at 0730 in the Morning, stopped by 1830.

Solar— SOC % Turned on (29th January) 85%, Turned on (30th January) 74%

Diesel Reading – 1/2 Tank

Propane Reading – 73%

Ethanol Free Gasoline – 10 gallons

Water (Auxillary tank) – Not in use gallons

Water (Static tank) – 90%, 450 gallons

Auxiliary to Static tank transfer – No

Gallons transferred: Not Applicable

Water in GreenHab –200.5 gallons

Water (loft) – 12 marked level

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Water Meter: 01406324 units

Toilet tank emptied: No

Deimos rover used: No, still not functional
Hours: N/A
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A

Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours: Not Applicable
Beginning charge: Not Applicable
Ending charge: Not Applicable
Currently charging: Not Applicable

Spirit rover used: Used for 1st EVA
Hours:71.6 hours
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 88%
Currently charging: Yes

Spirit rover used: Used for 2nd EVA (Due to limited time and Natgeo Photos)
Hours:71.8 hours
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 79%
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: Not Used
Hours: Not Used
Beginning charge: Not Used
Ending charge: Not Used
Currently charging: Not Used

Opportunity rover used: Brakes not functional
Hours: 46.2 hours
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes

Notes on rovers: None

ATV’s Used: None

Reason for use: N/A

Oil Added? N/A

ATV Fuel Used: Nope

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: N/A

Notes on ATVs: N/A

HabCar used and why, where? For water

Crew Car used and why, where? Off-Campus

General notes and comments: We have received 2 packages.

Summary of internet: N/A

Summary of suits and radios: Nothing to report.

Summary of Hab operations: Nothing to report.

Summary of Green Hab operations: Nothing to report.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Received a box package of
Measuring Cylinder in the science room which was broken by crew 203 which are now in the HAB with the crew 204.

Summary of RAMM operations: Received a box package of MDRS Sim Suit Recharger which is now in the HAB with the crew 204.

Summary of any observatory issues: Nothing to report.

Summary of health and safety issues: Nothing to report.

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: Nothing to report.

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Greenhab Report – January 30th

Crew 204 Green Hab Report – 30-JAN-2019

GreenHab Officer: Patil (Cosmos)

Environmental control: Heating and Cooling w/ ambient air (5 hrs)

Shade Cloth (40%)

Average temperatures:

Low: 17.2 °C

High: 28.1°C

Hours of supplemental light: 5 Hours

Daily water usage for crops: 9.5 gallons

Water in Blue Tank: ~ 280.5 gallons

Time(s) of watering for crops:

TIME NOTED TEMPERATURE(° C ) / HUMIDITY(%)
[AT TIME OF WATERING]

1) 07:40 AM 21.2° C / 42 %
2) 10:53 AM 25.8° C / 22 %
3) 15:00 PM 24.0° C / 22 %
4) 18:22 PM 21.6° C / 46%

Changes to crops: None

Narrative: It was a learning day and while performing EVAs, the crew
has shown a good collaboration to maintain adequate temperature and watering schedules in GreenHab. Mixed Seeds have been kept for soaking and sprouting, which include mat bean, kidney bean, fenugreek, and sesame.

Harvest: None

Support/supplies needed: None

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Greenhab Report – January 29th

Crew 204 Green Hab Report – 29-JAN-2019

GreenHab Officer: Pranit Patil

Environmental control: Daytime door open 10am to 5pm / night time door closed 5pm to 10am

Heating and cooling with ambient air (5 hours)

Ambient with the door open

Heating: Both heating and cooling

Shade Cloth (40%)

Average temperatures:

Low- 18 °C
High- 25.4°C

Hours of supplemental light: Not used

Daily water usage for crops: 9 gallons
Water in Blue Tank— ~ 290 gallons, almost full

Time(s) of watering for crops:
1) 9:40 am
2) 11:30 am
3) 17:30 pm

Changes to crops: None

Narrative: It was a part of training for crew 204

Harvest: None

Support/supplies needed: None

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Greenhab Report – January 29th

Crew 204 Green Hab Report – 29-JAN-2019

GreenHab Officer: Pranit Patil

Environmental control: Daytime door open 10am to 5pm / night time door closed 5pm to 10am

heating and cooling with ambient air (5 hours)

Ambient with the door open

Heating: Both heating and cooling

Shade Cloth (40%)

Average temperatures:

Low- 18 °C

High- 25.4°C

Hours of supplemental light: Not used

Daily water usage for crops: 9 gallons
Water in Blue Tank— ~ 290 gallons, almost full

Time(s) of watering for crops:
1) 9:40 am
2) 11:30 am
3) 17:30 pm

Changes to crops: None

Narrative: It was a part of training for crew 204

Harvest: None

Support/supplies needed: None

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Journalist Report – January 29th

Journalist Report

Author: Sonal Baberwal

Hello from Mars!

Have you ever traveled to an unknown destiny? Yes, maybe or no! Our life is a journey to another unknown destiny in cosmos! isn’t it?

Then why not start with some small steps towards exploration? Like how we landed on Moon and this time on Mars. Crew 204 (Nix Olympica) is stepping towards future Mars settlement with following the footprint of analogue simulation organized by the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS).

The journey has never been easy! But it’s worth pursuing a simulation mission that teaches discipline with an interdisciplinary aspect. Yes, that’s what we’ve thought and found in MDRS.

Well, let’s come to the actual journey that brought us to the destiny that we’ve always been dreaming of. Yes this day was well deserved after huge efforts to reach the destination. We invite you to join our journey and to get to know about our experiences. We really miss our crews as they couldn’t make it due to diplomatic complications, however after great efforts we four could make it out of eight!

This was a really interesting journey. Like someone said, ‘One never gets the desired destination without having obstacles’. Myself, Sonal Baberwal traveled from India to France followed by San Diego, USA and an on-road journey towards Utah. Kunal traveled from Italy to New York to Salt Lake city Utah, where I met him and we left towards Grand Junction where we met Avishek who traveled from United Kingdom to Las Vegas and further Grand Junction. However, after confirmation, we all traveled from Grand Junction towards Mars Desert Research Station. Our crewmate Cosmos Patil had arrived today that made it more valuable.

The biggest challenge was to receive the lost baggage that had valuable research things like the rover. After efforts of 6 days, the bag was received at the Hollow Mountain.

The Crew had a very warm welcome by the mission support members Atalia and David and the Martian Dog Pub. What if we could take these lovely animals (dogs) with us to Mars? The day had been exciting as we had the training for the simulation.

Note: Photos will be sent through separate email.

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