Category: Operations Report

Crew 240 Operations Report 03-02-2022

SOL: 3

Name of person filing report: François Vinet

Non-nominal systems: NA

Notes on non-nominal systems: NA

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: no

Hours: 154

Beginning charge: NA

Ending charge: NA

Currently charging: yes (100%)

Opportunity rover used: no

Hours: 83.3

Beginning charge: NA

Ending charge: NA

Currently charging: yes (100%)

Curiosity rover used: no

Hours: 165.7

Beginning charge: NA

Ending charge: NA

Currently charging: yes (100%)

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: 226.7

Beginning charge: NA

Ending charge: NA

Currently charging: yes (100%)

General notes and comments: NA

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 25 gallons

Water (static tank): 396 gallons

Water (loft tank): 30 gallons

Water Meter: 0155404.7 units

Static to Loft Pump used : yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (On or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: yes (the toilet smelt bad and was full. Is it normal to have to empty them at this frequency? (last time was 2 days ago and the procedure described in the Handbook to empty it was followed)).

Summary of internet: NA

Summary of suits and radios: NA

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 10 gallons at 8am and 6 gallons at 6pm

Heater: on

Supplemental light: on

Harvest: N/A

Questions: N/A

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

Dual split: Off

SOC : 69% at 4.30pm

Summary of RAM operations: One vacuum cleaner was received and put in the upper deck.

Summary of any observatory issues: the dome of the Musk observatory is stuck (the rotation is locking up)

Summary of health and safety issues: NA

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

– Is it possible to change 2 headsets? 2 of our headsets are different from the others (the microphone must be attached to the jacket collar and the hearphones are white/transparent) and hold in very badly, even with a headband to keep them (we already have had 2 problems in EVA with them).

– A smoke detector also bipped this morning regularly (as if it on low battery) but the engineer checked the batteries and they were full.

Crew 240 Operations Report 02-02-2022

SOL: 2

Name of person filing report: François Vinet

Non-nominal systems: NA

Notes on non-nominal systems: NA

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: no
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: (Commander’s note) Was unused, and we’re leaving under Atila’s management from now on.

Opportunity rover used: no
Hours: NA
Beginning charge: NA
Ending charge: NA
Currently charging: (Commander’s note) Was unused, and we’re leaving under Atila’s management from now on.

Curiosity rover used: yes
Hours: 165.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 97%
Currently charging: (Commander’s note) Was plugged in after EVA, we’re leaving it under Atila’s management from now on.

Perseverance rover used: yes
Hours: 226.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 94%
Currently charging: (Commander’s note) Was plugged in after EVA, we’re leaving it under Atila’s management from now on.

General notes and comments: NA

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 19 gallons

Water (static tank): 416 gallons
Water (loft tank): 35 gallons
Water Meter: 0155373.1 units
Static to Loft Pump used: yes
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (On or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet: NA

Summary of suits and radios: The problem with suit #7 is fixed.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 10 gallons at 8 am and 6 gallons at 6 pm

Heater: on

Supplemental light: on

Harvest: 52g of cherry tomatoes

Questions: NA

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

Dual split: Off

SOC: 24% at 6.50 pm (it will be checked every hour during the afternoon for the rest of the mission)

Summary of RAM operations: Suit #7 has been repaired (a connector at the switch level was slightly unscrewed)

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Summary of health and safety issues: NA

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: one burnable trash is waiting for pickup in the rear airlock. Thank you!

Crew 240 Operations Report 01-02-2022

SOL: 1

Name of person filing report: François Vinet

Non-nominal systems: NA

Notes on non-nominal systems: NA

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: yes

Hours: 153.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 98%

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: yes

Hours: 83.2

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 98%

Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: no

Hours: NA

Beginning charge: NA

Ending charge: NA

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: NA

Beginning charge: NA

Ending charge: NA

Currently charging: yes

General notes and comments: NA

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 24 gallons

Water (static tank): 440 gallons

Water (loft tank): 30 gallons

Water Meter: 0155347.8 units

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (On or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet: NA

Summary of suits and radios: Suit n°7: ventilation system stopped working intermittently during the EVA. It seems that the problem is a short circuit at the fan switch (at the bottom of the suit). Fixing it will require to open the ventilation grid. Please advise.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 15 gallons

Heater: On

Supplemental light: On

Harvest: None

Watered with 10 gallons at 8am and topped it off with 5 gallons at 6pm.

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

Dual split: off

SOC: 71% (at 06:07pm)

Summary of RAM operations: NA

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Summary of health and safety issues: NA

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

– A microphone used during the EVA works very badly with lots of crackling when it is used. Is it possible to get a replacement ?

– Is it ok to plug rovers at the end of the morning EVA or is there a special procedure to save energy (plug only in the evening…) ? There was a mention of charging procedure during training that we think we missed.

Crew 240 Operations Report 31-01-2022

SOL: 0

Name of person filing report: François Vinet

Non-nominal systems: Heater

Notes on non-nominal systems: The temperature has dropped a lot from the night in the upper desk (3am : 61°F, 6am : 57°F). Atila checked the thermostat and switched to FAN:AUTO (it wasn’t the case during the night). Filter was also replaced.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: yes

Hours: 153.7

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 76%

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: yes

Hours: 82.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 70%

Currently charging: yes

Curiosity rover used: yes

Hours: 165.4

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 70%

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: 226.5

Beginning charge: NA

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: NA

General notes and comments: NA

Summary of Hab operations: Some crew members felt discomfort during the night because of dusty air. The air filter has been changed. Water filter next to the loft tank has also been changed.

WATER USE: 11 gallons

Water (static tank): 470 gallons

Water (loft tank): 24 gallons

Water Meter: 0155318.2 units

Static to Loft Pump used : yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (On or off): on

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet: NA

Summary of suits and radios: NA

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 10 gallons

Heater: Off

Supplemental light: Off

Harvest: Cherry tomatoes (150g)

Questions:

– Should the supplemental light be turned on during our weeks at the MDRS considering the sun sets early?

– If the GreenHab is at 80°F at 7PM should the heater be turned on considering the temperature will likely drop even lower overnight?

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

Dual split: Off

SOC : 41% at 6.45pm

Summary of RAM operations: The batteries of the Combustible Gas Meter have been changed (3 AAA batteries).

Summary of any observatory issues: The computer in the observatory is not working (problem at startup). Peter Detterline has been contacted by the crew astronomer on his personal gmail address. The main computer mouse is also broken (there is no left key anymore).

Summary of health and safety issues: There is a problem in the insulation of the commander bedroom: the glass wool above the headboard is apparent. Photos can be provided.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: one non-burnable trash is waiting for pickup in the rear airlock. Thank you!

– I am not sure what is the dual split in the Science Dome. Is it the white fan to the right of the battery management device ? Where can I check its state ?

SOL:11

Name of person filing report: Carlos Salazar

Non-nominal systems: Power System

Notes on non-nominal systems: The power system is working but the batteries do not seem to be charging with solar power, Atila asked us to monitor it during the morning.

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: 153.7

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: 82.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: 165.4

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: 226.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

General notes and comments: none

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 30 gallons

Water (static tank): 207 gallons

Water (loft tank): 40 gallons

Water Meter: currently 0155243.5

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off) on

Toilet tank emptied: No. It will be done before leaving

Summary of internet: nominal

Summary of suits and radios: nominal

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 11 gallons

Temperature: 100.3°F

Heater: On

Supplemental light: Yes

Harvest: 399g Cherry Tomato, 74g Swiss Chard

Summary of Science Dome operations:

SOC: 81%

Summary of RAM operations: none

Summary of any observatory issues: none

Summary of health and safety issues: none

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none

SOL:10

Name of person filing report: Carlos Salazar

Non-nominal systems: Power System

Notes on non-nominal systems: The power issue was solved by Atila and Sebastián. Atila asked us to check the level every 30 minutes, so we will be watching as requested.

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: 153.7

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: 82.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: 165.4

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: 226.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

General notes and comments: the charge needs to be checked since we don’t know if the power issue changed the current value of charge of the rovers

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 20 gallons

Water (static tank): 257 gallons

Water (loft tank): 32 gallons

Water Meter: currently 0155200.2

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off) on

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet: the internet didn’t work during the power issue as expected, but it is okay now.
Summary of suits and radios: The spacesuits seem to be okay and charging after the issue as well as the radio chargers

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 11.6 gallons

Temperature: 99.5°F

Heater: On

Supplemental light: Yes

Harvest: 3g Chamomile, 2g Mejorana

The status of the plants need to be checked tomorrow to see how affected they are after the power issue, the uv lights had to be turned on manually, right now the other systems seem to be working fine

Summary of Science Dome operations:

SOC: 96% at 7:30pm

Summary of RAM operations: none

Summary of any observatory issues: none

Summary of health and safety issues: none

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: We will be alert if something new happens with the power system and talk with Atila if needed.

SOL:9

Name of person filing report: Carlos Salazar

Non-nominal systems: none

Notes on non-nominal systems: none

Spirit rover used: No
Hours: 153.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: 82.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: 165.4
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: no
Hours: 226.5
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: Yes

General notes and comments: none

Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 28 gallons
Water (static tank): 277 gallons
Water (loft tank): 32 gallons
Water Meter: currently 0155133.5
Static to Loft Pump used – yes
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on
Static tank heater (on or off) on

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet: nominal

Summary of suits and radios: nominal

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 8 gallons
Temperature: 90°F
Heater: On
Supplemental light: Yes
Harvest: 9g Chamomile, 3g Mejorana

Summary of Science Dome operations:
SOC: 100%

Summary of RAM operations: none

Summary of any observatory issues: none

Summary of health and safety issues: none

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

White flies are accumulating in the plants of the green-hab, especially in the red cherry tomatoes. The insect killer is almost over, is there any possibility to resupply?

Additionally, Felipe, the crew scientist measured the T° inside of the green-hab with a device that he brought and it appeared to be more than 20° F higher than what the sensor inside of the green-hab showed. He also performed a T° measurement with the same device in the main hab and the T° appeared to be the same of the sensor inside of the main hab, which means that is possible that the sensor of the green-hab is not working correctly which worries the green-hab officer a lot because the T° in the green-hab in the day rises up to 90-100°F, and the plants could be receiving much more heat than they actually need. For instance, today the T° that he measured in the green-hab was 134°F while the T° in the sensor inside was 103°F. María Paula says she is opening the door to lower the T° to 90° approximately.

SOL:8

Name of person filing report: Carlos Salazar

Non-nominal systems: none

Notes on non-nominal systems: none

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: 153.7

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: 82.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: 165.4

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: 226.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

General notes and comments: none

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 29 gallons

Water (static tank): 307 gallons

Water (loft tank): 30 gallons

Water Meter: currently 0155133.5

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off) on

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet: nominal

Summary of suits and radios: nominal

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 10 gallons

Temperature: 90 °F

Heater: On

Supplemental light: Yes

Harvest: 28g lettuce, 88g tomatoes, 10g banana pepper, 1g cilantro, 49g swiss chard

Repotted: Micro-greens, Lettuce, Lemon Balm, Cilantro, Chives, Red Bunching Onion

Summary of Science Dome operations:

SOC: 92%

Summary of RAM operations: none

Summary of any observatory issues: none

Summary of health and safety issues: none

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none

SOL:7

Name of person filing report: Carlos Salazar

Non-nominal systems: none

Notes on non-nominal systems: none

Spirit rover used: Yes

Hours: 153.7

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 97%

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: 82.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: Yes

Hours: 165.4

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 90%

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: 226.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

General notes and comments: none

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 16 gallons

Water (static tank): 325 gallons

Water (loft tank): 31 gallons

Water Meter: currently 0155091.1

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off) on

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet: nominal

Summary of suits and radios: nominal

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 10.6 gallons

Temperature: 85.23 °F

Heater: On

Supplemental light: Yes

Harvest: 21g Rockets, 14g Micro Lettuce, 89g Cherry Tomatoes, 4g Chives, 7g Cilantro, 9g Banana Pepper

Repotted: Micro-greens, Lettuce

Summary of Science Dome operations:

SOC: 95%

Summary of RAM operations: none

Summary of any observatory issues: none

Summary of health and safety issues: none

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: none

SOL:6

Name of person filing report: Carlos Salazar

Non-nominal systems: none

Notes on non-nominal systems: none

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: 153.4

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: 82.9

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: 165.1

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: yes

Perseverance rover used: no

Hours: 226.5

Beginning charge: 100%

Ending charge: 100%

Currently charging: Yes

General notes and comments: none

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 45 gallons

Water (static tank): 347 gallons

Water (loft tank): 35 gallons

Water Meter: currently 0155063.9

Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): on

Static tank heater (on or off) on

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet: nominal

Summary of suits and radios: Commander Yael had some problems with her headset but it looks like the reason was that it was too tight and because of the way it works, it needs to be more loose on the ear.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 10.4 gallons

Temperature: 75 °F

Heater: On

Supplemental light: Yes

Harvest: 194g Cherry Tomatoes, 3g Basil, 13g Miners Lettuce, 34g Micro greens

Summary of Science Dome operations:

SOC: 93%

Summary of RAM operations: none

Summary of any observatory issues: none

Summary of health and safety issues: none

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: There is less than a quart of digester. We consider it may be just enough to empty the tank for the remaining times that we need, but we think it is a good idea to request more.