Date: 10/19/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system, main generator, HAB toilet level indicator.
Power system: Solar: inverter slave 1 and 2 still in the shop, awaiting parts; station operates on the main inverter and is limited to 5kw during day time; the battery bank does not hold charge when sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator: oil drain valve leaked on 10/16/2024 and oil pressure switch did not perform as expected; oil drain valve temporarily replaced with a plug; new drain valve and oil pressure switch received and installation is scheduled during next maintenance cycle.
Main generator:
1) Oil and oil filter changed on 10/09/2024. Generator hours – 6320.1.
2) Oil, oil filter and air filter changed on 10/16/2024. Generator hours – 6425.7.
Propane Readings: Refilled on 10/17/2024
Station Tank: 83%
Director Tank: 83%
Intern Tank: 88%
Generator Tank: 76%
Water: Hab Static Tank – 520 gallons
GreenHab – 170 gallons
Outpost tank – 250 gallons
Hab Toilet Tank emptied: Yes
Rovers: Sojourner rover used: Yes. From Hanksville to the station and around MDRS for work party
Hours: 203.5
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 37 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: All rovers services during summer break – batteries and battery cables replaced; brakes serviced; ASM-caliper, PB(MECH) Rivet L replaced; Oil changed;
Perseverance – 291.4 hours.
Curiosity – 285.9 hours.
Spirit – 253.9 hours.
Opportunity – 194.1 hours.
Cars: Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies and trash dump.
Crew Car used and why, where: To St. George for repairs.
General notes and comments: Hab Car – Battery changed on 10/05/2024, service pending. Crew Car – currently in a shop for transmission repair and service.
Summary of Internet: All nominal.
EVA suits and radios: Suits: All suits are serviced and ready for the season. Helmets are upgraded with a sun shield and backpacks with battery meters.
Comms: Radio repeater inspected and all nominal. All EVA radios are ready for the season."
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Campus cleaned and ready for the season. Septic tank emptied on 10/17/2024.
Summary of Hab Operations: All systems are ready for the season. Shower and two crew quarters are renovated. Water meter installed in the HAB. Toilet level indicator and vent replacement is pending.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Not set up for the season yet. Beginning of operations is pending.
Summary of SciDome Operations: Cleaned and organized for the season.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Ready for the season. Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.
Summary of RAM Operations: Cleaned and restocked for the season.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Cleaned and ready for the season. Septic tank emptied on 10/17/2024.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.