Crew Photos – April 6th
Sol Summary – April 6th
Crew 279 Sol Summary Report 05-04-2023
Sol: 4
Summary Title: An interesting and explosive journey
Author’s name: Agnès Dekeyser, Crew Executive Officer
Mission Status: Nominal
Sol Activity Summary:
The whole crew woke up after a really good night of sleep and shared some pancakes and bread for breakfast. Four of them were then getting ready for their EVA with the means of drone mapping and a reportage places. First, Kissing Kamel Ridge W followed by White Rock Canyon. After a little accident with the drone which needed some repairs, the crew lost some time and had to come back without attaining second place. In the meantime, our crew astronomer made some tests with his camera and microphone, coming back with some nice pictures and videos. After small modifications, the parameters tested should be ready for the reportage.
After a good warm lunch and a small card game, the crew members were ready to continue their own experiments going from analysis of data to 3D printing or cultivation of bacteria.
At the end of the afternoon, they were disturbed by a small issue in the science dome. It seems that the solar power system got overcharged a little and the crew had to exhaust it a little bit.
Look Ahead Plan:
The crew will continue working on their own experiments by the means of several EVA’s.
Tomorrow, the crew will expose bacteria to the MDRS environmental conditions and compare the results with their analog staying inside the MDRS. They will also launch a meteorological balloon in order to take some measurements of atmospheric pressure and temperature. Finally, they will begin their reportage with the parameters tested during the previous EVA.
In the MDRS, they will analyze the data and get prepared for the next EVA’s for radioactivity measurements, drone mapping, and monitoring of the weather balloon.
Anomalies in work: Power system overloaded by power of sun. Need to be handled.
Weather: Sunny, high 11°C/52°F, low -6°C/21°F
Crew Physical Status: Nominal
EVA: See above
Reports to be filed: Journalist report, Greenhab report, Operations report, EVA report, EVA request
Support Requested: None
GreenHab Report – April 6th
GreenHab Officer: Augustin Tribolet
Environmental control: Open during day and heater during night
Average temperatures: 82.2 F
Hours of supplemental light: N/A
Daily water usage for crops: 10.5 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: N/A
Water in Blue Tank: 149.2 gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 13:30, 19:30
Changes to crops: N/A
Narrative: General watering and maintenance of plants and crops was done, no new planting was performed. The door was left open in the afternoon.
Harvest: 500 g tomatoes
Support/supplies needed: Is it possible to have suggestions on what is best to plant at this stage of the year?
Journalist Report – April 6th
CREW 279 – Journalist Report – 06APR2023
Journalist Report, Aglaé Sacré, crew journalist
SOL4: The drone flies!
This morning 4 members of the crew went to Kissing Camel Ridge to do a second mapping via a drone. After climbing for several minutes, they were able to enjoy a 360 degree view of the surrounding area.
During this time, the team in the base maintains constant contact with the team members outside.
After the meal, we gathered around a board game to spend some time together before starting the afternoon and the experiments.
We were able to get the images of the first mapping, the one of the station. We are very happy with the result and we can’t wait to see the next images.
Gwenaël, our astronomer, took out his camera during the EVA to capture some beautiful views and great moments!
The afternoon was rather relaxing. Due to a problem in the Science Dom, we had to put some experiments on hold. Some of us took the opportunity to relax and read a book, while others, including our engineer who is conducting an experiment on the benefits of music on astronauts’ stress, played several pieces of music on the ukulele! A great relaxing afternoon!
As every evening we submitted our reports and sent our EVA request for tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, Agnes will go to deposit her bacteria so that they can live in Martian conditions!
After a good dinner, our Health and Safety Officer once again invited us to participate in a team building evening in order to end the day together in a good atmosphere!
Crew Photos – April 5th
Sol Summary – April 5th
Crew 279 Sol Summary Report 4-5-23
Sol: 3
Summary Title: When the experiments come out of the box
Author’s name: Antoine de Barquin – Crew Commander
Mission Status: Nominal
Sol Activity Summary:
The day started well with a good smell of pancakes to wake us up after our evening team building on Sol 2. We made small games in order to reinforce the group spirit. The excitement to start the day was at its peak. It’s the big day to start the EVA experiments after the 2 training sessions. We did our first EVA of 3 hours to work on our experiment. It took place around the MDRS and we had 2 objectives for the expedition. Two members of the crew were working on the crew scientist experiment which consists in measuring the radiation with a scintillator at different predefined points. The rest of the group was working on a 3D mapping of the base with a drone for the GreenHab Officer experiment.
The first 3D printer tests in the RAM were a success. This marks the beginning of the astronomer’s experiment using the printer.
The rest of the crew continued to work on the experiments already underway in the base.
Look Ahead Plan:
In Sol 4 we will take an EVA to Kissing Kamel Ridge W and White Rock Canyon to perform a low-level mapping of the area with the drone. Augustin and Thomas will be able to start linking their experiments and matching the radiation measurements with the 3D mapping to create an interactive view.
Anomalies in work:
A headset needs to be repaired
Weather: Sunny and cold, low -3°C/27°F, high 8°C/46°F
Crew Physical Status: Optimal
EVA: See above
Reports to be file: Sol Summary, Operations Report, Journalist Report, GreenHab Report, Astronomer report
Support Requested: None at this time.
Operations Report – April 5th
Crew 279 Operations Report 05-04-2023
SOL: 3
Name of person filing report: Ioana Dimitrova
Non-nominal systems: robotic observatory and suit number 8
Notes on non-nominal systems:
Robotic observatory: awaiting for a solution from the manufacturer
Suit number 8: Problem is being assessed by crew engineer (details in Summary of suits and radios)
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: no
Hours: 213.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes
Opportunity rover used: no
Hours: 119.7
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes
Curiosity rover used: no
Hours: 226.9
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes
Perseverance rover used: no
Hours: 260.1
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 100%
Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers: none
Summary of Hab operations: Music influence on stress experiment was conducted. Planning of all menus for all Sols to quantify correctly.
WATER USE: 9,77
Water (static tank): 422,6
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet: used from 14:00 to 21:00 for experiments and reports
Summary of suits and radios:
Following yesterday’s problems with helmet fogging up on Suit 8, Engineer tested voltage every 20 min, here are the results:
|
time |
20 min |
40 min |
60 min |
80 min |
100 min |
120 min |
|
Voltage |
13,6 V |
13V |
12,89 V |
12,7 V |
2,93 V |
2,1V (left ventilator turned off) |
The EVA’s could last 3h, so it is not normal to have this kind of power loss at one hour and 40 min. I think the battery needs changing. The suit will not be used until a solution is found for changing the battery.
Radios charging nominal. Headset number 5 plastic headband got detached from earphone during EVA, the plastic bond broke. Comms still worked, we were still able to communicate. Engineer reattached the two parts with superglue in the afternoon and the headset is now entirely functional.
WATER USE: 10.5
Heater: Off
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: none
Summary of ScienceDome operations : 3D printer reconstruction finished. Bacteria was put in liquid environment culture to be able to be exposed to another environment soon.
Dual split: Heat or AC, Off
Summary of RAM operations: 3D printer tested and print of other test parts will be started tonight. Headset number 5 fixed in the RAM.
Summary of any observatory issues: see above for robotic observatory. Solar observatory not used for cloudy skies. The New Mexico observatory was not open so we got black pictures. See observatory report for more details.
Summary of health and safety issues: none
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Is it normal that when you ignite the stove in the Hab kitchen only on one stovetop, the other stovetops also give out a spark?
GreenHab Report – April 5th
Crew 279 GreenHab Report 05-04-2023
GreenHab Officer: Augustin Tribolet
Environmental control: Open during day and heater during night
Average temperatures: 69.1 F
Hours of supplemental light: N/A
Daily water usage for crops: 10.5 gallons
Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: N/A
Water in Blue Tank: 159.7 gallons
Time(s) of watering for crops: 08:00, 17:30
Changes to crops: N/A
Narrative: General watering and maintenance of plants and crops was done, no new planting was performed. The door was left closed all day due to the low sunlight. The GreenHab has been cleaned of the sand carried by the wind since yesterday. Another mouse has been caught last night, it could be the same as the previous one, so it will be released much further from the station this time. The mouse trap will be reinstalled this evening.
Harvest: N/A
Support/supplies needed: N/A
EVA Report – April 5th
CREW 279 – Journalist Report – 05APR2023
Journalist Report – Aglaé Sacré, crew journalist
SOL 3: Mapping and radiation
This morning we had the chance to eat delicious pancakes with fruit and syrup! A real happiness to start the day!
The training ‘s EVA are over, we can get down to business. Two experiments were able to progress this morning.
The first one was our Crew scientist’s experiment. Thomas could start to take measurements of the radiation of the ground with his scintillator. With this instrument, he is looking for gamma emitting isotopes. He made a grid of points all around the base and he must go to every point and measure to complete his grid with data.
With his drone, Augustin started the mapping of the station. He was able to test two software programs to take images to see which one was best suited to the situation and the terrain. He then rendered these images in 3D via a process on another software.
After a long EVA, our 4 explorers were welcomed with a good plate of mac and cheese! A good way to refuel!
The afternoon was again reserved for personal experiments, Agnes was able to carefully select her colonies of bacteria, 6 colonies of each strain, which she put in a liquid culture medium before separating them into two groups.
The 3D printer is functional! We will be able to start printing tomorrow morning!
Unfortunately, the sun was not shining, and we could not observe it today, we cross our fingers to be able to see it soon.
In the evening each of us prepares his report to be ready to send it at 7 pm.
Ioana, our engineer, must check a series of measures for the good functioning of the station: water measurement, check of the walkie-talkies and the suits, management of the toilet…
Tonight, the kitchen team of the day will prepare a delicious omelet! After this good meal, the team will meet to share a board game all together to close the day.
Journalist Report – April 5th
CREW 279 – Journalist Report – 05APR2023
Journalist Report – Aglaé Sacré, crew journalist
SOL 3: Mapping and radiation
This morning we had the chance to eat delicious pancakes with fruit and syrup! A real happiness to start the day!
The training ‘s EVA are over, we can get down to business. Two experiments were able to progress this morning.
The first one was our Crew scientist’s experiment. Thomas could start to take measurements of the radiation of the ground with his scintillator. With this instrument, he is looking for gamma emitting isotopes. He made a grid of points all around the base and he must go to every point and measure to complete his grid with data.
With his drone, Augustin started the mapping of the station. He was able to test two software programs to take images to see which one was best suited to the situation and the terrain. He then rendered these images in 3D via a process on another software.
After a long EVA, our 4 explorers were welcomed with a good plate of mac and cheese! A good way to refuel!
The afternoon was again reserved for personal experiments, Agnes was able to carefully select her colonies of bacteria, 6 colonies of each strain, which she put in a liquid culture medium before separating them into two groups.
The 3D printer is functional! We will be able to start printing tomorrow morning!
Unfortunately, the sun was not shining, and we could not observe it today, we cross our fingers to be able to see it soon.
In the evening each of us prepares his report to be ready to send it at 7 pm.
Ioana, our engineer, must check a series of measures for the good functioning of the station: water measurement, check of the walkie-talkies and the suits, management of the toilet…
Tonight, the kitchen team of the day will prepare a delicious omelet! After this good meal, the team will meet to share a board game all together to close the day.
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