Crew Photos – Nov 8th
GreenHab Report – Nov 8th
Crew 214 GreenHab Report 8-11-2019
GreenHab Officer: Guy Murphy
Environmental control: Door left open for ventilation early the afternoon then reclosed early evening.
Average temperatures: –
Hours of supplemental light: Automatic system
Daily water usage for crops: Existing plantings watered by Outpost team.
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes:
Water in Blue Tank _____ gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 08:30 am.
Changes to crops: N/A
Narrative: Apart from watering of the plants, 5 packets of vegetable seeds as well as plant labels were delivered today.
The seeds are identified as –
Snow Pea (Oregon Giant)
Cucumbers (Patio Snackers F1)
Pepper (Mini Bell Color Mix)
Tomato (Chocolate Cherry)
Perpetual Spinach (Green Leaf Chard)
(Botanical names were not provided). The seeds have not yet been planted.
Established plants introduced to Greenhab 03/11/2019
[3x] strawberry plants (Everbearing), in medium metal planter
[2x] small Aloe Vera, in medium metal planter, frost damaged
[1x] spicy orange thyme (thymus fragantissimus), small terra cotta pot
[1x] lemon balm scented geranium (pelargonium x Melissinum), small terra cotta pot
[1x] Mint Mentha – Berries & Cream, small terra cotta pot
[1x] Pineapple Mint – mentha suaveolens variegated, small terra cotta pot
[1x] Ice plant – Delospermo ‘jewel of the desert garnet’, small terra cotta pot
[1x] Sempervium textorum assorted Hen & Chicks, small terra cotta pot
[1x] Rosemary ‘Barbecue’ (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Barbecue’), large plastic pot
[1x] Rosemary ‘Spice Island’ Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Spice Island’, large plastic pot
[1x] mint, grapefruit, large plastic pot
Seeds Planted in Greenhab 04/11/2019 (Large metal planting tub)
Greek Oregano – Origanum heracleoticum
Chives – Allium schoenoprasum
Sweet Marjoram – Origanum majorana
Lemon Balm – Melissa officialnis
Sage – Savia Officinalis
Thai Basil – Siam Queen
German/Winter Thyme – Thymus vulgaris
Harvest: None
Support/supplies needed: N/A
Science Report – Nov 8th
Crew 214 Science Report 8 November 2019
SOL: 12
Crew 214 – Expedition Boomerang Crew
Submitted by Science Officer Andrew Wheeler
Science Operations: No scheduled experimentation was carried out during the day. All micrometeorite samples collected during the rotation have been packaged and are awaiting dispatch to the Principle Investigator. All unused gypsum and regolith samples have been placed in storage awaiting use by Crew 215.
Green Hab: Access through the tunnel between the main hab and the green hab has again been opened for atmospheric equalization. Plants were watered by the Outpost crew. Additional seeds have been provided for sowing of further varieties.
Science Dome: Cleaned and tidied for Crew 215.
Closed Loop Food Waste Study: The final day of this study was concluded with the day’s waste for Sol 12 being: 28 grams; consisting of 99 calories, 2g fat, >1g saturated fat, 259mg sodium, 17g carbohydrates, 3g fibre, 3g sugar, 7g protein. For the entire 13-day rotation in sim, over 880g of food and nearly 4000 calories were wasted at a rate of approximately 7g of food per person per day. Carbohydrates contributed 63% of total calories wasted with fat and protein contributing 20% and 17% respectively.
EVA: No EVAs were performed.
EVA Suit Maintenance: Suit 10 and Suit 5 (helmet) remain unusable.
Additional Activities: N/A
Operations Report – Nov 8th
Crew 214 Operations Report 8-11-2019
SOL: 12
Name of person filing report: Andrew Wheeler
Non-nominal systems: Opportunity, Suit 10
Notes on non-nominal systems: Opportunity brakes do not work, Suit 10 is not functioning
Generator: run
Hours run: 13h 45m
From what time last night: 1745
To what time this morning: 0730
List any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: N/A
Solar— SOC % (Before generator is run at night): 76%
Diesel Reading – 55%
Station Propane Reading – 77%
Ethanol Free Gasoline: N/A
Water (loft tank): 20 gallons
Water Meter: 1456346 units
Water (static tank): 332 gallons
Static to Loft Pump used – no
Water in Green Hab: 225 gallons
Water in Science Dome: 0 gallons
Toilet tank emptied: yes
Deimos rover used: not at hab
Hours: –
Beginning charge: –
Ending charge: –
Currently charging: –
Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours: –
Beginning charge: –
Ending charge: –
Currently charging: –
Spirit rover used: no
Hours: 108.8
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 100%
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used: no
Hours: 65.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: no
Curiosity rover used: no
Hours: 114.7
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) : 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before charging): 100%
Currently charging: yes
Notes on rovers: no
ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): no
Reason for use: N/A
Oil Added? no
ATV Fuel Used: 0 Gals
# Hours the ATVs were used today: 0
Notes on ATVs: Assigned to the director
HabCar used and why, where? HabCar returned from service in Bicknell.
CrewCar used and why, where? CrewCar returned from service in Bicknell.
General notes and comments: N/A
Summary of internet: Functional
Summary of suits and radios: Nominal
Summary of Hab operations: All systems nominal
Summary of GreenHab operations: Atmospheric equalization to the green hab was carried out during the day, plants were watered. Additional seeds were catalogued in preparation for planting. GreenHab heater turned on automatically at 1700.
Summary of Science Dome operations: All systems nominal. Sample processing and experiments completed. All equipment used has been cleaned and returned to storage. Unused samples for ongoing experiments by Crew 215 placed in storage.
Summary of RAM operations: Not used
Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal
Summary of health and safety issues: All crew healthy
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Loft tank to be depleted to allow cleaning during crew changeover. Opportunity rover fully charged, however, the battery light is flashing and there is a bubbling sound coming from where the battery is located. It has been unplugged as a precaution.
Journalist Report – Nov 8th
Journalist Report Nov 8
Journalist: Sandy Dance
Crew 214 Sol 12 Journalist Report
by Sandy Dance
We’ve done the EVAs, we’ve done the science, its all over now bar the shouting! Well, actually the cleaning! Yes, we spent the morning vacuuming, mopping, inventoring, and general tidying up! Otherwise its all pretty quiet today.
Last night we had great success! Using the bread maker to make pizza dough, we then used the brand new pizza pan to create a remarkably genuine pizza using the dehydrated tomato, capsicum and cheese, and spam, salmon, and herbs. Probably one of our best evening meals so far!
It has been really interesting exploring how to do field science under the restrictions of wearing space suits, communicating by radio and commuting to the field by electric rover. The other important aspect is how to live in a small group under very constraining circumstances, eating a quite restricted diet of long life foods, and remaining functional. Albeit our 2 or 4 weeks is quite short compared with the 2 or 3 years of an actual mission. In summary I think what we are doing here can genuinly contribute to understanding what will be required on Mars itself!
Its been a great two weeks, we’ve learnt a lot. I’ll never look up and see Mars the same again!
Science Report Nov 8th
Crew 214 Science Report 8 November 2019
SOL: 12
Crew 214 – Expedition Boomerang Crew
Submitted by Science Officer Andrew Wheeler
Science Operations: No scheduled experimentation was carried out during the day. All micrometeorite samples collected during the rotation have been packaged and are awaiting dispatch to the Principle Investigator. All unused gypsum and regolith samples have been placed in storage awaiting use by Crew 215.
Green Hab: Access through the tunnel between the main hab and the green hab has again been opened for atmospheric equalization. Plants were watered by the Outpost crew. Additional seeds have been provided for sowing of further varieties.
Science Dome: Cleaned and tidied for Crew 215.
Closed Loop Food Waste Study: The final day of this study was concluded with the day’s waste for Sol 12 being: 28 grams; consisting of 99 calories, 2g fat, >1g saturated fat, 259mg sodium, 17g carbohydrates, 3g fibre, 3g sugar, 7g protein. For the entire 13-day rotation in sim, over 880g of food and nearly 4000 calories were was wasted at a rate of approximately 7g of food per person per day. Carbohydrates contributed 63% of total calories wasted with fat and protein contributing 20% and and 17% respectively.
EVA: No EVAs were performed.
EVA Suit Maintenance: Suit 10 and Suit 5 (helmet) remain unusable.
Additional Activities: N/A
Sol Summary Report Nov 8th
Sol:12
Summary Title: Final Day on Mars
Author’s name: Guy Murphy
Mission Status: Final day in full simulation mode before waking up on Earth again tomorrow morning.
Sol Activity Summary: Today was dedicated to cleaning the campus infrastructure, including both levels of the Hab, the Science Dome and the RAM. Dianne completed her food waste data collection in evening. 3 cooked meals were prepared today.
Look Ahead Plan: Changeover to Crew 215 will occur tomorrow, with 4 new crew members arriving, and 2 departing on Sunday.
Anomalies in work: None
Weather: Another sunny, clear day on Mars
Crew Physical Status: Crew in excellent health.
EVA: None undertaken
Reports to be filed: Sol Summary, Journalists Report, Greenhab Report, Science Report,
Operations Reports, Photos.
Support Requested: None
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