Crew 219 14-Jan-2020 Journalist Report Abdul Elnajdi, Crew 219 Geologist Sol 9 I cannot believe that today is the ninth day since our arrival on Mars! I got up at 7:30 am and hoped that the sun was shining like yesterday and the day before. I consider myself a person who loves getting up early, but I cannot start my day without a cup of coffee. Thank God that the commander of our mission, David, brought coffee with him. It is strong and has a delicious taste. Today's schedule will be quite easy, our XO, Nathan, planned one EVA. As I do my geological duty, I am very happy to go outside and collect samples of the red planet. Although there is snow, I only see red soil! That's what my imagination has been showing me since we arrived on Mars. I am trying to collect samples from different sites around the Martian base for my proposal. I am working to draw a map with GIS that shows the mineral and chemical composition of the Martian soil using XRF and XRD analysis of the samples. Despite the unexpected difficulties that sometimes face us, seeing my friends working professionally on their various tasks makes me feel very happy. This happiness sweeps my body with a great energy that drives me to work every day to make this mission a success. I learn a lot from David as he reminds us of our mission today and how important it is to complete everything before six o'clock so that we have time to write our daily reports. I smile when I see our engineer Alejandro jumping like a ninja warrior to record water and power numbers so the day goes well for everyone. I feel safe listening to our HSO Keith's medical advice and his reminders to drink water. I love to listen to Robby and Cynthia as they tell me about the progress they make every day in the GreenHab and in the observatory, or seeing Nathan planning for the next EVA. As I collect samples, I think about the food that Hannah will make! We are lucky that Hannah is with us! The food she makes makes you forget your tiredness all day. She made fish tacos for lunch today! Good food, good company, and a sunny day! What else you need on Mars?! Our crew had a wonderfully sunny EVA today; they collected new samples and brought them back to the Science Dome, putting them in the oven to dry. I will work later to sieve them and put them in special bags until they are ready for analysis when we return to Earth. The rest of the crew spent time cleaning around the Hab. I found out that my friends love to drink my chai! So I made some for them because that makes them happy and we always have something fun to talk about with a nice cup of tea. The HAB is just like USS Enterprise from Star Trek: no matter what the spaceship went through, everything will be just fine by the end of the day because the crew did so well. It was another beautiful sol and we already know our tasks tomorrow. We are all ready to get a good night’s sleep and wake up to another spectacular sunny Sol. Salam
Operations Report – January 14th
Operations Report Crew 219 Operations Report 14-JAN-2020 Sol: 9 Name of person filing report: Alejandro Perez Non-nominal systems: N/A Generator: Run Hours run: 13 From what time last night: 18:00 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% 08:30 = 97%; 09:30 = 99%; 10:45 = 95%; 12:15 = 92%; 13:15 = 87%; 14:15 = 86%; 15:15 = 82%; 16:15 = 81%; 17:50 = 100% Diesel Reading - 60% Station Propane Reading- 38% Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A Water (loft tank) (gal) – 50 Water Meter (units)- 0147688,7 Water (static tank) (gal) – 350 Static to loft Pump used –Yes Water in Green Hab (gal): 161.21 Water in Science Dome (gal): 0 Toilet Tank Emptied –Yes Diemos rover used: Still in the Work shop Hours: Beginning Charge: End Charge: Currently Charging: Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director Hours: Beginning Charge: End Charge: Currently Charging: Spirit Rover used- Yes Starting Hours: 125.4 Beginning Charge: 100% Ending Hours: 125.6 Ending Charge: 66% Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop Hours: Beginning Charge: Ending Charge: Currently Charging: Curiosity Rover used: Yes Starting Hours: 131.3 Beginning Charge: 100% Ending Hours: 131.6 Ending Charge: 72% Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. 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? CrewCar used and why, where? In the shop. General Notes and Comments: Summary of the internet: Nominal Summary of Suit and Radios: Checked all suits for battery performance. All one-piece suit batteries have higher voltage than the replacement from the RAM. Summary of Hab: Nominal Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperature averaging 8°C during the day and 0°C at night. Summary of Ram operations: Roof was leaking today. Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal Summary of Health and safety issues: Nominal Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support:
Operations Report – January 13th
Operations Report Crew 219 Operations Report 13-JAN-2020 Sol: 8 Name of person filing report: Alejandro Perez Non-nominal systems: N/A Generator: Run Hours run: 1.5 From what time last night: 18:00 To what time this morning: *failure stamp 19:30 List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: Start: 06:00 Tuned off: 15:00 Hours run: 9 Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): 83% 06:30 = 10%; 07:00 = 14%; 08:30 = 22%; 10:00 = 33%; 11:45 = 46%; 12:30 = 51%; 13:30 = 55%; 14:30 = 100%; 15:30 = 98%; 16:30 = 90%; 17:30 = 85%; 18:00 = 83%; 18:30 = 81%; Diesel Reading - 60% Station Propane Reading- 39% Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A Water (loft tank) (gal) – 50 Water Meter (units)- 0147647,2 Water (static tank) (gal) – 384 Static to loft Pump used –Yes Water in Green Hab (gal): 166.21 Water in Science Dome (gal): 0 Toilet Tank Emptied –Yes Diemos rover used: Still in the Work shop Hours: Beginning Charge: End Charge: Currently Charging: Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director Hours: Beginning Charge: End Charge: Currently Charging: Spirit Rover used- Yes Starting Hours: 124.9 Beginning Charge: 100% Ending Hours: 125.4 Ending Charge: 27% Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop Hours: Beginning Charge: Ending Charge: Currently Charging: Curiosity Rover used: Yes Starting Hours: 130.8 Beginning Charge: 100% Ending Hours: 131.3 Ending Charge: 38% Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. 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? CrewCar used and why, where? General Notes and Comments: Summary of the internet: Nominal Summary of Suit and Radios: Nominal Summary of Hab: generator failed due to underspeed issue Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperatures are hovering around 4 °C during the day and 0 °C during the night. Summary of Ram operations: Power converter began a high-pitched whining noise during the day. Outpost and CO assessed the problem. Outpost advised to include it in the notes of the operation report. Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal Summary of Health and safety issues: See HSO report Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: None.
Operations Report – January 13th
Operations Report Crew 219 Operations Report 13-JAN-2020 Sol: 8 Name of person filing report: Alejandro Perez Non-nominal systems: N/A Generator: Run Hours run: 1.5 From what time last night: 18:00 To what time this morning: *failure stamp 19:30 List of any additional daytime hours when the generator was run: Start: 06:00 Tuned off: 15:00 Hours run: 9 Solar- SOC% (Before the generator is run at night): 83% 06:30 = 10%; 07:00 = 14%; 08:30 = 22%; 10:00 = 33%; 11:45 = 46%; 12:30 = 51%; 13:30 = 55%; 14:30 = 100%; 15:30 = 98%; 16:30 = 90%; 17:30 = 85%; 18:00 = 83%; 18:30 = 81%; Diesel Reading - 60% Station Propane Reading- 39% Ethanol Free Gasoline- N/A Water (loft tank) (gal) – 50 Water Meter (units)- 0147647,2 Water (static tank) (gal) – 384 Static to loft Pump used –Yes Water in Green Hab (gal): 166.21 Water in Science Dome (gal): 0 Toilet Tank Emptied –Yes Diemos rover used: Still in the Work shop Hours: Beginning Charge: End Charge: Currently Charging: Sojourner rover used: Assigned to Director Hours: Beginning Charge: End Charge: Currently Charging: Spirit Rover used- Yes Starting Hours: 124.9 Beginning Charge: 100% Ending Hours: 125.4 Ending Charge: 27% Opportunity Rover used: Still in workshop Hours: Beginning Charge: Ending Charge: Currently Charging: Curiosity Rover used: Yes Starting Hours: 130.8 Beginning Charge: 100% Ending Hours: 131.3 Ending Charge: 38% Notes on Rovers: Opportunity and Deimos off-site for maintenance. 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? CrewCar used and why, where? General Notes and Comments: Summary of the internet: Nominal Summary of Suit and Radios: Nominal Summary of Hab: Generator had a power malfunction causing no charge with the engine running. SOC became under leveled before 06:00 and safety mode was initiated. Summary of Science Dome operations: Temperatures are hovering around 4 °C during the day and 0 °C during the night. Summary of Ram operations: Power converter began a high-pitched whining noise during the day. Outpost and CO assessed the problem. Outpost advised to include it in the notes of the operation report. Summary of any observatory issues: Nominal Summary of Health and safety issues: See HSO report Questions, concerns, and requests to Mission Support: None.
Crew Photos – January 13th
Sol Summary – January 13th
Crew 219 Sol Summary Report 13-01-2020 Sol: 8 Summary Title: Oh, Mondays... Author's name: Dave Masaitis Mission Status: Nominal Sol Activity Summary: The crew was woken abruptly around 0600 to a generator failure and low power, and immediately responded according to guidance from Outpost. We then boiled water on the stove for coffee, and got started with the days work. Some worked on science while others transplanted plants in the GreenHab. H. Blackburn made a lunch of chili and rice before EVA #13 pushed out towards Beige Moon, and those left behind continued their tasks. EVA #13 collected their samples, but suffered an H&S-related incident (see HSO report) forcing their return by 1508. K. Crisman resolved the situation swiftly, decisively, and admirably. With the whole crew back at nominal status, A. Elnajdi and R. Raphael prepared an incredible dinner for the crew while everyone finished and proofread reports for this evening’s Comms window. Look Ahead Plan: One EVA, continued sample analysis, and maintenance as necessary Anomalies in work: Generator Failure Weather: Early morning fog, cold and sunny all day Crew Physical Status: Nominal at present (See HSO Report) EVA: EVA #13 – Geologic Sample Collection around Beige Moon (0516000/4254300) Reports to be filed: Sol Summary EVA Report #13 EVA Request #14 HSO Report Operations Report GreenHab Report Research Report Journalist's Report Photos (Including Photo of the Day) Support Requested: -Quart-sized ziploc bags -Medical tape -Refer to Operations Report for maintenance-related request
EVA Report – January 13th
Crew 219 EVA Report 13 JAN 2020 EVA#: 13 Author: Nathan Hadland Purpose of EVA: The primary purpose of this EVA was sampling for our geology project. Post-EVA, we collected data for our biometrics project. Start time: 1313 hrs End time: 1513 hrs Narrative: At 1313 hours, EVA #13 initiated a 5-minute decompression and moved to Curiosity and Spirit. After reporting SOC and hours, we progressed north along Cow Dung Road until we reached Brahe Hwy. We moved west on foot through White Moon. After taking 5 regolith samples, the crew then continued west to Beige Moon. The crew then took 5 additional samples and then turned around and headed east back to the rovers. Curiosity and Spirit arrived back at the Hab at 1508 hours. There was a health and safety incident at the end of the EVA; refer to the HSO report for more details. Destination: Beige Moon Coordinates: 0516000/4254300 Participants: Nathan Hadland (XO), Alejandro Perez (ENG), Robinson Raphael (ASTRO), Abdul Elnagdi (GEO) Roads and routes per MDRS Map: North on Cow Dung Road (0110) parking at the intersection of Brahe Hwy (1575) and walking west through White Moon and Beige Moon along Brahe Hwy.
Research Report – January 13th
Crew 219 Science Report 13-JAN-20 Crew Science Officer: Hannah Blackburn 1. Biometrics and Neurobehavioral Research We continued taking sleep logs and post-EVA biometrics and surveys. 2. UAV Nothing to report. 3. Dust Mitigation for Optical Mirrors Cleaned the optical mount using air pump. 4. Astrophotography of Celestial Bodies False color image of the Crab Nebula will be attached with the next Astronomy Report. 5. Remediation of Mars Regolith Samples observed under microscope. 6. Chemical and Mineralogical Composition of the MDRS Site Samples were dried in the oven using glass beakers. Additional samples collected during EVA 13. 7. Protocols for the Discovery of Life on Mars Nothing to report. Glassware check out: 10 glass beakers (sizes between 200 and 500 ml) were used to dry regolith samples. A reminder to all crewmembers: There's a $300 fine for using any glassware material without MDRS Mission support permission.
Journalist Report – January 13th
Crew 219 JOURNALIST REPORT 13JAN2020 AUTHOR: Cynthia Montanez SOL 8 AVANTGARDE As darkness began to fade this morning, a distant sound awakens Crew 219. Confused as to what the sound was, the HSO (Keith Crisman) found the nearest radio and asked “Say again?” With a reply from Outpost stating the low SOC percentage, Crew 219 finds themselves in safety mode. While in safety mode, each crew member unplugged all their devices and appliances within the station to conserve the remaining energy. At 10:00 A.M., LSO (Hannah Blackburn) and I decided to make the best out of this situation by having a Martian Spa Day. After an hour of detangling my curly hair, the LSO and I set up a mini station by the airlock for their spa. The spa consisted of a detangling brush, Head and Shoulder shampoo and conditioner, towel, and a dish bin filled with warm water. It was an experience we both enjoyed. Not to mention, the results that came from our Martian Spa was beautiful clean hair. By about 11 am, Crew 219 was able to turn on their lights. With everyone celebrating, I decided to head to the GreenHab for my first temperature reading of the day and a quick watering. While watering, the CO (Dave Masaitis) entered and assisted by transplanting some aloe vera succulents and cucumbers. We spent time in the GreenHab conversing about planting methods, future plans, etc. It was a brief discussion, but it was one that brought us closer together. As the rest of the day played out, while part of the crew was out on EVA, the rest of crew 219 found ways to keep themselves busy by either cooking, reading a good book, working in the lab, or conversing with one another. Overall, today was a good day on white Mars.
GreenHab Report – January 13th
Crew 219 GreenHab Report 13-JAN-20 Crew GreenHab Officer: Cynthia Montanez Environmental control: Heating. Shade cloth (40% and 30%) on. Average temperature: 25.2 °C; 17.7 % Average Max: 29.3 °C, 20.7% Average Min: 19.6 °C, 15% 11:30 A.M. Floor Unit: 21 °C Electronic: 27.8 °C humidity 17% Max: 27.1 °C; 24% Min: 13.9 °C; 16% 3:00 P.M. Floor Unit: 15 °C Electronic: 26.2 °C humidity 17% Max: 31.6 °C; 18% Min: 24.7 °C; 14% 5:00 P.M. Floor Unit: 16 °C Electronic: 21.8 °C humidity 19% Max: 29.2 °C; 20% Min: 20.3 °C; 15% Hours of supplemental light: Light system 7:00PM-12:00AM. Daily water usage for crops: 8.65 Gal. Daily water usage for research and/or other purposes: N/A Water in Blue Tank – 166.21 Gal. Time(s) of watering for crops: 11:30 A.M. SEASONAL PLANTING HISTORY: Change to crops: N/A OTHER NOTES: 1st sprouts: N/A Harvest: At 11:50 A.M., 4 grams of sage was harvested. Other: Two aloe vera plants and two cucumber plants were transplanted between 11:35 A.M. – 11:50 A.M.
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