Operations Report – December 16th

SOL: 6
Name of person filing report: Jesus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: All systems nominal.
Notes on non-nominal systems: No non-nominal systems.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: 238.9 (before EVA)
Beginning charge: 100% (Before EVA)
Ending charge: 43% (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 149.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 51%
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Rovers are functioning properly.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 20 gallons
Water (static tank): 387 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: Yes.
Summary of internet: Internet is nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits and radios are nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 4 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest: No harvest today.

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Science dome used to do office work today.
Dual split: Heat or AC: On
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): RAM was used today to build electronics for our station sensors. Tools used were pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, soldering iron, scissors. A few zip-ties and electrical connectors were used. The space heater was used and unplugged before leaving the RAM. A box of electronics was left on the work bench. Will continue work tomorrow.
Summary of any observatory issues: All systems are nominal.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None.

Operations Report – December 17th

SOL: 7
Name of person filing report: Jeus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: All systems nominal.
Notes on non-nominal systems: No non-nominal systems.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA)
Beginning charge: (Before EVA)
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: Rovers were not used today.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 20 gallons
Water (static tank): 367 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: No.
Summary of internet: Internet is nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: No EVA today. Suits and radios were not used.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 7.5 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest:
Basil: 4 g
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Science dome not used today.
Dual split: Heat or AC: On
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): RAM was used today to build electronics for our station sensors. Tools used were pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, soldering iron, scissors. The space heater was used and unplugged before leaving the RAM. A box of electronics was left on the work bench. Will continue work tomorrow.
Summary of any observatory issues: Observatory was not used today. All systems are nominal.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None.

Operations Report – December 13th

SOL: 3
Name of person filing report: Jeus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: Musk Telescope
Notes on non-nominal systems: Musk telescope had two issues. The first issue is that the set screws holding the eye piece in place seem to be locked in place, possibly cross threaded. One of the set screws was broken while attempting to loosen it. The second screw remains in place. The second issue with the telescope is that the bottom half of the dome is not closing. The relay inside the switch box seems to be engaging, but the motor that pulls back the bottom shutter is not responding. Both issues were reported to Peter for advice on how to proceed.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA)
Beginning charge: (Before EVA)
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 260.9
Beginning charge:100 %
Ending charge: 40 %
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: 279.4
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 37 %
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: Parking brake on perseverance may not be functioning properly. After engaging the parking brake, the Rover continues to roll a short distance before stopping. May be a non-issue but worth reporting.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 23 gallons
Water (static tank): 459 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (On or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: No
Summary of internet: Internet is nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits and radios are nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations: Adjusted supplemental lights to come on at 10pm. Turned fan on for ~10 minutes for ventilation.
WATER USE: 4 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest: No harvest today.

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Science dome was used for EVA debrief and organizing samples. No equipment was used.
Dual split: Heat or AC: Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): No work was done in the RAM today. Replacement comms headset was picked up.
Summary of any observatory issues: Musk telescope had two issues. The first issue is that the set screws holding the eye piece in place seem to be locked in place, possibly cross threaded. One of the set screws was broken while attempting to break it loose while the other remains in place. The second issue with the telescope is that the bottom half of the dome is not closing. The relay inside the switch box seems to be engaging, but the motor that pulls back the bottom shutter is not responding. Both issues were reported to Peter for advice on how to proceed.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None.

Operations Report – December 14th

SOL: 4
Name of person filing report: Jeus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: All systems nominal.
Notes on non-nominal systems: No non-nominal systems.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: 238.3 (before EVA)
Beginning charge: 100% (Before EVA)
Ending charge: 41% (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 149.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 47%
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Rovers functioning properly.
Summary of Hab operations: Everyone (7 people) showered today.
WATER USE: 36 gallons
Water (static tank): 423 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: No.
Summary of internet: Internet is nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits and radios are nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 3 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest:
Kale: 103 g
Parsley: 8 g
Arugula: 8 g
Cilantro: 7 g
Summary of ScienceDome operations: Science dome used for EVA de-brief and geological sample organization.
Dual split: Heat or AC: On
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): Tools retrieved from RAM to repair observatory shutter. Used screwdrivers and small ladder. Both were placed back in the RAM after use.
Summary of any observatory issues: Observatory shutter was repaired. Observatory dome is now functioning properly. Dome is closed.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None.

Operations Report – December 15th

Crew 288 Operations Report 12-15-2023
SOL: 5
Name of person filing report: Jeus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: All systems nominal.
Notes on non-nominal systems: No non-nominal systems.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA)
Beginning charge: (Before EVA)
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Rovers were not used today.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 16 gallons
Water (static tank): 406 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: No.
Summary of internet: Internet is nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits and radios are nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 4.5 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest:
Basil: 5 g
Arugula: 7 g
Kale: 15 g

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Science dome used to do office work today.
Dual split: Heat or AC: On
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): RAM was not used today.
Summary of any observatory issues: Observatory was not used today. All systems are nominal.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None.

Supplemental Operations Report – December 10th

Date: 12/10/2023
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Director’s trailer heater, Perseverance rear view mirror.

Power system:
Solar: Nominal.
SOC Last 24 hours: Max 100%; Min 72%; Avg 82.4%.
VDC Last 24 hours: Max 59.14V; Min 42.94V; Avg 50.07V.
Generator run time: 4257.9 hours. Oil changed and air filter changed on 11/19/2023. Stepper motor coupling and bushing replaced.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 74%
Director Tank: 80%
Intern Tank: 75%
Generator Tank: 63%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 550 gallons
GreenHab – 200 gallons
Outpost tank – 520 gallons
Science Dome – 0 gallons
Hab Toilet Tank emptied: No

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No.
Hours: 195.7
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance parking brake non-functional, rear view mirror is brocken.

ATV: ATV’s Used: None. Nothing to report.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies. Need to be serviced.
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
General notes and comments: All cars awaiting renewed insurance ID.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.
EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal
Comms: All nominal
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: All nominal
Summary of Hab Operations: All nominal
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal
Summary of Observatories Operations: All nominal.
Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Crew 288 HSO BEGINNING OF MISSION CHECKLIST 10Dec2023

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HSO BEGINNING OF MISSION CHECKLIST – December 10th]

HSO BEGINNING OF MISSION CHECKLIST 2023-2024

Submitted by: Jilian Welshoff

Crew: 288

Date: 12/10/2023

Part 1: Using the attached Safety Equipment Inventory, locate, test, and confirm operation of all safety equipment. List any equipment not found and/or missing:

All found

Part 2: Locate and confirm the emergency escape routes in the Hab are functional and clear:

  1. Stairs

  2. Emergency window

  3. Commander’s window

They are functional and clear.

Part Three:

Inventory First Aid kit and note what needs to be refilled:

HAB Lower Deckt:

  • Triangular Bandage (3)

  • Emergency thermal blanket (2)

  • Medical Tape

  • Elastic Bandage

  • Large Gauze Pad

  • Dramamine (chewable and pill)

  • Bandaids

  • Gloves needed

ScienceDome:

  • Bag of Gloves

  • Rescue Blanket

  • Alcohol Prep Pad

  • Gauze bandage

  • Safety-pin

  • Sterile pad

  • Triangular Bandage

  • Safety scissors

Note any safety issues: None

Note any health/environmental issues: None

Note any missing or recommended health and safety supplies: Gloves for first aid kit

Safety Equipment Inventory 2022-2023

HAB Upper deck

HAB Lower deck

RAM

GreenHab

ScienceDome

Rovers

CO monitor

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Escape ladder

Yes

Eyewash

Yes

Fire blanket

Yes

Yes

Yes

Fire extinguisher

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

First Aid

Yes

Yes

Intercom

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Nightlight

Yes

Yes

Propane alarm

Yes

Yes

Radios (Channels 10 and 22)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Smoke alarm

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tow rope

Yes

Operations Report – December 11th

SOL: 1
Name of person filing report: Jesus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: All systems nominal.
Notes on non-nominal systems: No non-nominal systems.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: x
Beginning charge: x
Ending charge: x
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: x
Beginning charge: x
Ending charge: x
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: x
Beginning charge: x
Ending charge: x
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: x
Beginning charge: x
Ending charge: x
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: No rovers used.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 56 gallons (combined sol 0 and sol 1).
Water (static tank): 494 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off): on
Toilet tank emptied: no or yes: no
Summary of internet: coms are nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: suits nominal
Summary of GreenHab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 6.5 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest:
Cilantro – 5g
Parsley –7 g
Red Cabbage –10 g
Kale- 15g
Arugula – 6 g
Plated carrots, preparing peas to plant.
Summary of Science Dome operations: Science dome not used.
Dual split: Heat or AC: Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): Multimeter and measuring tape retrieved from RAM and placed in HAB lower deck. Will be used to measure spacesuit and radio voltage, and water level respectively.
Summary of any observatory issues: Observatory not used.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Second map for EVA’s was not found in HAB or rovers. Please print and provide a second map.

Operations Report – December 12th

SOL: 2
Name of person filing report: Jeus Meza-Galvan
Non-nominal systems: All systems nominal.
Notes on non-nominal systems: No non-nominal systems.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: 238.2 (before EVA)
Beginning charge: 100% (Before EVA)
Ending charge: 82% (On return from EVA, before recharging)
Currently charging: No
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 148.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 81%
Currently charging: No
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 260.8
Beginning charge:100 %
Ending charge: 82%
Currently charging: No
Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: 279.3
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge:78%
Currently charging: No
General notes on rovers: Rovers are functioning properly.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 13 gallons
Water (static tank): 481 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (On or off): On
Toilet tank emptied: Yes.
Summary of internet: Coms are nominal.
Summary of suits and radios: Suits and radios are nominal.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 6 gallons
Heater: On
Supplemental light: On
Harvest: No harvest today. Planted peas, rosemary, fennel.

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Science dome used only for video call and EVA observation. All systems are nominal.
Dual split: Heat or AC: Off
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done): RAM used to solder together six AA batteries to create a power pack for our sensor package. Tools used were soldering iron, wire strippers and clippers. Tools placed back in the RAM. Space heater was used and unplugged before leaving.
Summary of any observatory issues: Home position of the Musk telescope was found to be incorrect. The issue was relayed to Peter for advice on how to proceed.
Summary of health and safety issues: No health or safety issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: coms headset #1 is having issues with the microphone. The speaker works fine but the microphone is intermittent. Faulty headset will be placed in the RAM.

Operations Report – December 3rd

SOL: 07

Name of person filing report: Munkh-Erdene "Muggi" Altankhuyag

Non-nominal systems: No non-operational system

Notes on non-nominal systems: n/a

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: not used

Hours: (before EVA)

Beginning charge: (Before EVA)

Ending charge:

(On return from EVA, before recharging)

Currently charging: unplugged

Opportunity rover used: not used

Hours:

Beginning charge: %

Ending charge: %

Currently charging:

Curiosity rover used: The rover is used for EVA-07 and went to Zubrin’s head.

Hours: 293.6

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 44%

Currently charging: unplugged

Perseverance rover used: The rover is used for EVA-07 and went to Zubrin’s head.

Hours: 278.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 33%

Currently charging: unplugged

General notes on rovers: no issue was observed on the two rovers.

Summary of Hab operations: Systems in the hab are operational.

WATER USE: 40.66 gallons

Water (static tank): 195.2 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (On or off) on

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet: Internet in the hab was disabled until 6:00 pm.

Summary of suits and radios: all radios are operational, and suits are operational and plugged in.

Summary of GreenHab operations: Systems are operational.

WATER USE: 1.1 gallons

Heater: On

Supplemental light: will be operated from 10pm to 2 am

Harvest: 63 gram

Summary of ScienceDome operations: The Dome systems are operational, EVA’s Cap Comm used the dome.

Dual split: Heat or AC, Off

Summary of RAM operations: Systems in RAM are operational.

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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