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Greenhab Report – January 30th

GreenHab Officers: Marufa Bhuiyan and Morgan Kainu

Environmental control: Heating.

GreenHab door shade cloth (40%) (30%) on.

Average temperatures: 21.4 °C

08:34

Floor Unit: 19 °C

12:17

Floor Unit: 26 °C

15:20

Floor Unit: 26 °C

15:52

Floor Unit: 16 °C

18:49

Floor Unit: 20 °C

GreenHab door opened: 15:20 and closed at 15:52

Hours of supplemental light: 19:30 to 00:00

Daily water usage for crops: 14.2 gallons

Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: NA

Water in Blue Tank 113.74 gallons

Time(s) of watering for crops: 3

08:34 = 6.1 gallons

12:17 = 1.8 gallons

19:07 = 6.3 gallons

Changes to crops: Planted ginger in a new tub.

Harvest: NA

Support/supplies needed: Disposal unit: organic (e.g. plant remains) and inorganic (chemicals, metals, empty seed bags etc)

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EVA Report – January 30th

Crew 220 (MAU) EVA Report 30JAN2020

EVA 11

Author: Johannes Svensoy, MD and Morgan Kainu, BA.

Purpose of EVA: Medical EVA

Start time: 09:00

End time: 12:00

Narrative: This medical EVA integrated search and rescue (S&R) in austere environments, earlier trained P-MARCH-P protocol in the field, evacuation protocols with the Golden Bubble pressurized medevac device, backboard, and two-person evacuation technique for an injure astronaut on EVA.

The EVA started with the MDRS crew members coming over to the MAU Station with the medical manikin, EVA bag, First Aid kit, and Golden Bubble pressurized medevac device. The medical mannequin was placed at the second medical site just West of MAU Station at GPS 12s518287,4250596. The message of a missing crew member was then relayed by the HabComm to the standby EVA rescue team, with information regarding last-known location and possible route. The crew members then initiated the S&R protocol and were able to locate the injured crew members (mannequin). The “patient” had a hard fall and injured his/her left leg, sustaining a tibial-fibular fracture. Biometrics were obtained through LifeTouch Blue system. Using previously drilled skills, an assessment was done, followed by splinting of the left leg and the administration of pain medication. The patient was evacuated to the nearest station which was the MAU Station in the Golden Bubble pressurized medevac device. During evacuation, the crew in MAU Station cleared the airlock of all excessive equipment to have space for the patient and performed further assessment after completing decompression.

The crew performed admirably and demonstrated practical skills application of S&R skills, P-MARCH-P, and evacuation techniques. Everything went as planned. The crew returned in good health.

Destination: MDRS and MAU Station proximity

Coordinates: 4250050,518500

Participants: HabComm: Lee (MAU). EVA Crew (MAU): Shawna, and Johannes.

Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Cow Dung Road 0110 between the MDRS and MAU Station.

Mode of travel: Walking.

Support Requested: No support requested during EVA

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Operations Report – January 30th

Crew 220 (MAU) Operations Report 30JAN2020

SOL 11

Name of person filing report: Lee Roberts, Crew Engineer

Non-nominal systems: N/A

Generator: Operating nominally.

Hours run: Not run overnight

From what time last night: N/A

To what time this morning: N/A

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: 2 hours

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): N/A

Diesel Reading – N/A

Station Propane Reading- 100% + Backup (1.6 cylinders)

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – N/A

Water Meter (units)- N/A

Water (static tank) (gal) – N/A

Static to loft Pump used – N/A

Water in GreenHab (gal): N/A

Water in Science Dome (gal): N/A

Toilet Tank Emptied – no

Deimos rover used: N/A

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Not used

Starting Hours: 128.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.6

Ending Charge: 100%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging: Yes

Curiosity Rover used: Not used

Starting Hours: 134.6

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.6

Ending Charge: 100%

Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance, but likely to return in several Sols.

ATV’s Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today:

Notes on ATVs:

Habcar used and why, where? Used to town to get water.

CrewCar used and why, where? Not used.

General Notes and Comments:

Summary of the internet: N/A

Summary of Suit and Radios: Nominal

Summary of Hab: As outside air temperatures rose later in the morning, the vent flaps were opened to increase air flow through the station.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperatures are hovering around 5°C during the day.

Summary of RAM operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of health and safety issues: Nominal

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: None

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Commander Report – January 30th

John Hanacek
Commander
Crew 220, MDRS

Crew 220 Commander Report 30Jan2020

Author: John Hanacek, Commander

Title: Ground to Sky – Commander’s Return Home

Sol 11 arrived very early. After three tedious days in quarantine, Crew Lead, Jewell and I were cleared for release. A clean bill of health was welcome news as we began our journey back home to MDRS. Mars continues to teach me patience and respect – for all that I see, feel, hear and that which I do not fully comprehend. Although I embrace the lesson now, late last night being literally stuck in the Mars mud as we returned home, I realize that the time to reflect and literally ground myself for the challenge or assuming Command was invaluable.

On arrival, I was truly delighted see the MAU and MDRS Crew. They were finishing the first-ever “Future Café” led by International Astronomy Researcher, Marufa Akhter Bhuiyan. This exercise, I was informed, helped the Crew travel in ‘imaginary time’ to 2050 and imagine where they and society would be on Mars or other parts of the known/unknown solar systems. Experiencing pressures of leadership with levels of operational and self-monitoring well above my normal comfort zone on Earth, I truly appreciated the Crew going through the Future Café experience which I feel helped them ‘fly” in today’s MEVA.

Today marked a very important small step forward for Martian-kind: pulling all the medical assessment training and technology together and testing its efficacy in an ICE environment. The Crew performed very well, meeting six (6) of eight (8) objectives. In short, safety, operational efficiency and procedural execution was very well done. Improvements are needed between the MEVA Crew and HabComms and we expect better results from the technology deployment – the semi-autonomous drone is to actually take flight.

Between the MEVA, an intense afternoon to catch up on science, patriciate in a mini-medical technology expo on the lower deck, and making dinner. The day has been very action oriented. Despite just a few hours of sleep, I remain vigilant, committed and very hopeful for a strong finish to the Mission – I expect that from myself and seek insight from XO Delisle and my crew so that I can be my best. I also commit to guiding the Crew to reach their potential by end of Mission – not as a conclusion, but as inspiration to fly higher and expand beyond.

Commander Hanacek

MDRS Station

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Operations Report – January 29th

Matt Wise
XO/Engineer
MDRS Crew 220

Operations Report

Crew 220 Operations Report 29JAN2020

Sol: 10

Name of person filing report: Matt Wise

Non-nominal systems: Primary Generator, Water Heater, Hab lower deck 1 fluorescent light ballast.

Generator: Primary is inoperable. Rental was run-the following information is for the rental.

Hours run: 13hrs
From what time last night: 1800

To what time this morning: 07:00

List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: N/A

Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): 81%

Diesel Reading – 1/3

Station Propane Reading- 80%

Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A

Water (loft tank) (gal) – 50

Water Meter (units)- 0148498,4

Water (static tank) (gal) – 123

Static to loft Pump used – Yes 38 gal

Water in GreenHab (gal): 127.94

Water in Science Dome (gal): 0

Toilet Tank Emptied – No

Deimos rover used: Still in the workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Sojourner rover used: No

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

End Charge:

Currently Charging:

Spirit Rover used – Yes

Starting Hours: 128.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 128.6

Ending Charge: 63%

Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop

Hours:

Beginning Charge:

Ending Charge:

Currently Charging:

Curiosity Rover used: Yes

Starting Hours: 134.3

Beginning Charge: 100%

Ending Hours: 134.6

Ending Charge: 62%

Notes on rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. There were no EVAs today, so the rovers were not used.

ATVs Used: (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): No

Reason for use:

Oil Added? No

# hours the ATV’s were used today: 0

Notes on ATVs: None.

Habcar used and why, where? yes, water and mail

CrewCar used and why, where? No

General Notes and Comments: None.

Summary of the internet: Nominal

Summary of Suit and Radios: 3 radios malfunctioning
Suits Nominal

Summary of Hab: Main fluorescent lights in Hab lower deck malfunctioning. The problem seems to stem from irregular current flow from temp generator. Center light bar has been fixed and seems to function properly at all times, light bar near back airlock has been repaired and seems to be functioning properly, while light bar near stairs has no bulbs.

Summary of Science Dome operations: Nominal

Summary of Ram operations: Nominal

Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal

Summary of Health and Safety issues: MDRS crew all healthy

Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: n/a

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Greenhab Report – January 29th

  




 


 GreenHab Officers: Marufa Bhuiyan and Morgan Kainu


Environmental control: Heating. GreenHab door shade cloth (40%) (30%) on.


Average temperatures: 22.7°C


09:56


Floor Unit: 22 °C


12:58


Floor Unit: 25 °C


19:09


Floor Unit: 21 °C


GreenHab door opened: 12:58 and closed at 13:30.


Hours of supplemental light: 19:30 to 00:00


Daily water usage for crops: 8.7 gallons


Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: NA


Water in Blue Tank 127.94 gallons


Time(s) of watering for crops:


10:04 = 6.6 Gal


19:10 = 2.1 Gal


Changes to crops: Re-arranged some plants in the GreenHab according to their needs (e.g. sunlight, heat, watering schedule etc.)


Planted: 1 g radish sparkler, 0.3 g onion evergreen white bunching


Harvest: 77 g icicle radish, 10 g purple sun carrots, 6 g lettuce, 1 g chives, 1 g cilantro, 3 g rosemary, 2 g butter crunch, 2 g oregano, 11 g butter brunch, 30 g green leaf chard, 4 g lettuce


Support/supplies needed: Small disposal until or, recycle bin/trash basket


Other Notes:


Added fertilizer to some plants, and a new seed bank added to GreenHab.


Ginger is being prepared for planting in a dish; waiting for sprouts before planting.


Changed the batteries in the scale.


Added hand sanitizer and paper towels to GreenHab.

	


	





		

		
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EVA Report – January 29th
	


	
	

		
  




 Crew 220 (MAU) EVA Report 29JAN2020


EVA 10


Author: Johannes Svensoy, MD


Purpose of EVA: Exploratory and scouting EVA


Start time: 13:30


End time: 16:30


Narrative: The crew members going for the EVA started at MAU station and walked up Cow Dung Road over to MDRS Station. As previously arranged, the crew took the rovers Spirit and Curiosity for the exploratory EVA going North. The crew drove North on Cow Dung Road to Cowboy Corner. From there, the crew members walked East by foot and were able to ascend the hills to appreciate sprawling vistas. We were able to scout further North and take down coordinates important to help map the area. Everything went just as planned and the crew came back in good health.


Destination: Cowboy Corner.


Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): 4252500, 518500


Participants: HabComm: Connie (MDRS). EVA Crew: Shawna, Morgan, Lee, and Johannes.


Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map: Cow Dung Road 0110 North passing North Ridge to Cowboy Corner.


Mode of travel: Rovers Spirit and Curiosity and by foot.


Support Requested: No support requested during EVA.

	


	





		

		
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Sol Summary – January 29th
	


	
	

		
Crew 220 (MAU) Sol 10 Summary 29Jan2020


Summary Title: All Aboard the Sol 10!

Author’s name: Shawna Pandya, Commander

Mission Status: MAUtastic

Sol Activity Summary: We had an extremely productive day at MAU. The morning consisted of in-depth upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance, and we achieved a lot in getting our electrical operations, data network and station cleanliness up to par. In other news, we hosted our first-ever visiting Ambassador from MDRS, Officer Kainu, and deem our first exchange extremely successful, and look forward to many more. The afternoon saw a successful exploratory EVA to Cowboy’s Corner with the MAU Crew, followed by an evening sojourn to MDRS for a cultural exchange including martial arts and dance demonstrations, and culminating with a "Future Cafe."

Look Ahead Plan: As our Mission winds down, we will be filling the remaining Sols with medical technology demonstrations, academic activities, wellness and a few more EVAs.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: -6C low / 5C max, 0C average.

Crew Physical Status: MAUminal

EVA: Successful Exploratory EVA to Cowboy’s Corner completed.

Reports to be filed:

Sol Summary

Commander’s Report

Photo Report

Operations Report

EVA Report

EVA Request: Pending.

Support Requested: If you could invent a mud-cleaning machine, MAU Station would LOVE to hear about it! 🙂

	


	



	
		

	

	





		


		

			

				

	

						
				

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