Crew 310 EVA Report 13Feb2025
EVA # 20
Author: Dr. Marina Martínez (Geologist and GreenHab Officer)
Purpose of EVA:
1. Collect geologic samples using the VANTA portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer and other geologic tools. The objectives are 1) to collect the widest variety of lithologic samples during an EVA and 2) obtain compositional analyses in situ to collect samples of high scientific value.
2. Film the crew activities for a documentary (Marta Ferrer, Filmmaker)
3. Fly the drone
4. Take pictures of the corner reflector that is installed next to the base
Start time: 9:45
End time: 13:00
Narrative:
The EVA was successful. We reached each of our different destinations, where we explored the areas, analyzed some samples using the VANTA XRF analyzer, and collected the samples that have scientific value. When we arrived at the MDRS HAB, some scenes for the documentary were filmed and some pictures were taken to the corner reflector. Insufficient light prevented the drone from being flown.
Destination:
1. Midway between Cowboy Corner and intersection between main road (Cow Dung Road 0110) and Brahe Hwy 1572.
2. Cowboy Corner (Cow Dung Road 0110).
3. Intersection between Galileo Road and the main road, Cow Dung Road 0110.
4. Pooh’s corner
5. Entrance of the MDRS
6. MDRS (HAB)
Coordinates (use UTM WGS 84):
1. 518000 N, 4254000 E
2. 518500 N, 4253000 E
3. 519000 N, 4252250 E
4. 519000 N, 4251250 E
5. Entrance of the MDRS
6. 20 meters NW the HAB
Participants: Marina Martínez (Geologist and Greenhab Officer), Ariadna Farrés (Commander), Marta Ferrer (Filmmaker), Helena Arias (Crew Engineer).
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: We followed the main road, Cow Dung Road 0110 North until our first destination and drove south to each location, until the HAB.
Mode of travel:
We used the rovers Sprit (Marina Martínez and Helena Arias) and Opportunity (Marta Ferrer and Ariadna Farrés).