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Greenhab Report – December 22nd

Greenhab Report
David Murray
22 Dec, 2017
Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)
Ambient
Ambient with door open from about noon to 15:30
Working Hour: 15:30
Inside temp at working hour: 24 C
Outside temp during working hours: -0.5 C
Inside temperature high: 33 C
Inside temperature low: 14 C
Inside humidity: 16%
Heating
Functioning nominally,
Turns on at 16 C and off at 20 C
Cooling
Not functional
Shade Cloth On/Off
On
The greenhab lights are on from 17:00 to 24:00 every night
Average temperature:
N/A
Changes to Crops
None
Morning Research Observations
N/A

Daily Water Usage for Crops
4 gallons + 3 gallons of miracle grow and water
Time(s) of Watering Crops
15:30
Aquaponics
N/A
Narrative
I transplanted some more tomatoes and applied Miracle Grow fertilizer to all the plants in the greenhab with the exception of my control and experimental groups of tomato plants. I added tomato cages to the bean plants for some support because that’s the best option I have right now. All the plants are looking healthy.
Support/Supplies Needed
N/A

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GreenHab Report – December 21st

Greenhab Report
David Murray
21 Dec, 2017
Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)
Ambient
Working Hour: 14:06
Inside temp at working hour: 18 C
Outside temp during working hours: -0.5 C
Inside temperature high: 20 C
Inside temperature low: 14 C
Inside humidity: 16%
Heating
Functioning nominally,
Turns on at 16 C and off at 20 C
Cooling
Not functional
Shade Cloth On/Off
On
The greenhab lights are on from 17:00 to 24:00 every night
Average temperature:
N/A
Changes to Crops
None
Morning Research Observations
N/A
Daily Water Usage for Crops
2 gallons
Time(s) of Watering Crops
14:06
Aquaponics
N/A
Narrative
We had snow today so the greenhab stayed relatively cool with a high of 20 C, the same temperature that the heater shuts off at. With a limited water supply, the cool temperatures were welcome as I was able to use 1/3 of the water that I normally do on the plants. No signs of the seeds sprouting but I wouldn’t expect it at this point anyway. Tomorrow I’ll transplant more tomatoes and select plants to use as the control and test subject of the Moringa fertilizer experiment. Because the duration of this experiment continues into the next crew, I’d like to set the time for reapplication around a week after the next crew arrives so they have time to get settled and comfortable.
Support/Supplies Needed
N/A
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GreenHab Report – December 20th

Greenhab Report
David Murray
20 Dec, 2017
Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)
Ambient
Ambient with window/door open at 37 C from 15:10 – 16:58
Working Hour: 16:58
Inside temp at working hour: 17 C
Outside temp during working hours: 9.5 C
Inside temperature high: 40 C
Inside temperature low: 14 C
Inside humidity: 16%
Heating
Functioning nominally
Turns on at 16 C and off at 20 C
Cooling
Not functional
Shade Cloth On/Off
On
The greenhab lights are on from 17:00 to 24:00 every night
Average temperature:
N/A
Changes to Crops
One bean plant has six pods on it and eleven others are flowering. No plants are drooping and the transplanted tomatoes have regained their vigor.
Morning Research Observations
N/A
Daily Water Usage for Crops
6 gallons
Time(s) of Watering Crops
16:58
Aquaponics
N/A
Narrative
The temperature in the Greenhab has been fluctuating too drastically. I need to find time to open the door before noon on hot days to keep it cooler. One of our bean plants has six bean pods on it and eleven others are flowering. The tomatoes that were transplanted yesterday look like they’ve adjusted to their new homes.
Support/Supplies Needed
N/A
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GreenHab Report – December 19th

Greenhab Report
David Murray
December 19th, 2017
Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)
Ambient
Ambient with window/door open at 41 C from about 12:00 – 15:39
Working Hour: 15:39
Inside temp at working hour: 24 C
Outside temp during working hours: 12 C
Inside temperature high: 41 C
Inside temperature low: 22 C
Inside humidity: 16%
Heating
Functioning nominally
Turns on at 16 C and off at 20 C
Cooling
Not functional
Shade Cloth On/Off
On
The greenhab lights are on from 17:00 to 24:00 each night
Average temperature:
N/A
Changes to Crops
No changes
Morning Research Observations
N/A
Daily Water Usage for Crops
5 gallons
Time(s) of Watering Crops
15:39
Aquaponics
N/A
Narrative
The soil had thawed by this morning. Many of the tomato plants are competing for space so I began transplanting and thinning the pots. I also started Blue Curled Scotch Kale, Bloomsdale Spinach, and Golden Acre Cabbage from seed. I decided not to use the fertilizer I made yesterday and to, instead, amend my recipe and try again. I blended 1 L of hot water with 100 grams of dried moringa leaf/shoot matter, strained it through a cheese cloth, and added 5 L of water to the initial mixture. It’s in a fertilizer pump sprayer and ready to be used.
Support/Supplies Needed
N/A
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GreenHab Report – December 17th

Greenhab Report
David Murray
December 17th, 2017
Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)
Ambient
Ambient with window/door open from 10:30 – ? (Someone closed door without notifying me)
Working Hour: 18:30
Outside temp during working hours: 1 C
Inside temperature high: 31 C
Inside temperature low: 15 C
Inside humidity: 16%
Heating
Functioning nominally
Turns on at 16 C and off at 20 C
Cooling
Not functional
Shade Cloth On/Off
On
Average temperature:
N/A
Changes to Crops
Bean plants are no longer drooping
One bean plant has 9 flowers open or partially open
Two bean plants have one flower open or partially open
One bean plant has two flowers open or partially open
Dill weed has sprouted
Morning Research Observations
N/A
Daily Water Usage for Crops
5 gallons
Time(s) of Watering Crops
Around 13:00 and 18:30
Aquaponics
N/A
Narrative
Took inventory of all identifiable living plants in the greenhab.
Cucumber- 23
Tomato- 101
Beans- 31
Melon- 21
Pepper- 25
Many tomatoes need to be transplanted into larger pots
Support/Supplies Needed
N/A
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GreenHab Report – December 16th

GreenHab Report

Written by David Murray

Supervised by Trisha Randazzo

December 16, 2017

Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)

Ambient (no heating or/cooling)

Ambient with window/door open

·         Outside temperature during work hours:  -4.5 C

·         At 20:25 inside temperature was 15 C.

·         Inside temperature high 31

·         Inside temperature low 15

·         Inside humidity: 16%

Heating

·         Functioning nominally

·         Turns on at 16 C stops at 20 C

Cooling

·         Not available

Both heating and cooling

·         Nominal

Shade cloth on/off

·         On

Average temperature: (N/A until new sensor is delivered)

·         N/A

Changes to crops:  Note all emergence of seedlings, death of seedlings, etc

·         Two of the bean plants are still drooping

·         The sprouting bean plants now has 4 flowers

Daily water usage for crops:

·         Used more water to accommodate the drier planter box.

Time(s) of watering for crops:

·         20:25

Morning research observations: (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Changes to research plants:

·         N/A

Daily watering and amount of water used:

·         4 Gallons

Aquaponics:  (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Narrative:  Any other information you want to share

·         Completed crew handover activities for GreenHab. David is now well trained as the new GreenHab Officer.

Support/supplies needed:

·         Soil and a fire extinguisher

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GreenHab Report – December 15th

GreenHab Report

Trisha Randazzo

December 15, 2017

Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)

Ambient (no heating or/cooling)

Ambient with window/door open

·         Outside temperature during work hours:  10 C

·         At 12:00 inside temperature was 43 C. Opened door to cool.

·         Keep door open for most of the day. Closed around 16:30, inside temperature was 20 C.

·         Inside temperature high 43 low 18

·         Inside humidity: 16%

Heating

·         Functioning nominally

·         Turns on at 16 C stops at 20 C

Cooling

·         Not available

Both heating and cooling

·         Nominal

Shade cloth on/off

·         On

Average temperature: (N/A until new sensor is delivered)

·         N/A

Changes to crops:  Note all emergence of seedlings, death of seedlings, etc

·         Three of the bean plants are still drooping

·         One of the bean plants is flowering! A nice purple flower.

·         Other beans are starting to appear on 4 bean plants!

·         No sprouts yet from the newly planted herb seeds. Expect some by next Monday!

Daily water usage for crops:

·         Used more water to accommodate the drier planter box.

Time(s) of watering for crops:

·         15:00

Morning research observations: (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Changes to research plants:

·         N/A

Daily watering and amount of water used:

·         3.0 gallons

Aquaponics:  (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Narrative:  Any other information you want to share

·         After yesterday’s report sent, Mission Support delivered  more seeds and plant food. Thank you mission support!

Support/supplies needed:

·         N/A

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GreenHab Report – December 14th

GreenHab Report

Trisha Randazzo

December 14, 2017

Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)

Ambient (no heating or/cooling)

Ambient with window/door open

·         Outside temperature during work hours:  8 C

·         At 12:45, inside temperature was 40 C. Opened door to cool.

·         Keep door open for most of the day. Closed around 17:30, inside temperature was 18 C.

·         Inside temperature high 40 low 16

·         Inside humidity: 16%

Heating

·         Functioning nominally

·         Turns on at 16 C stops at 20 C

Cooling

·         Not available

Both heating and cooling

·         Nominal

Shade cloth on/off

·         On

Average temperature: (N/A until new sensor is delivered)

·         N/A

Changes to crops:  Note all emergence of seedlings, death of seedlings, etc

·         All tomato plants are doing well!

·         Three of the bean plants are beginning to droop

·         Moved some drooping cucumber plants and beans from the wall to the door

·         Finished planting the rest of the seeds in the planter from left to right, towards  the door to away from the door:

o   Lavender

o   Chives

o   Winter Thyme

o   Basil

·         No sprouts yet from the newly planted herb seeds. Expect some by next Monday!

Daily water usage for crops:

·         Good. Increased due to one planter being drier than the rest

Time(s) of watering for crops:

·         12:45

Morning research observations: (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Changes to research plants:

·         N/A

Daily watering and amount of water used:

·         3.0 gallons

Aquaponics:  (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Narrative:  Any other information you want to share

·         N/A

Support/supplies needed:

·         N/A

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GreenHab Report – December 13th

GreenHab Report

Trisha Randazzo

December 13, 2017

Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)

Ambient (no heating or/cooling)

Ambient with window/door open

·         Inside temperature high 35 low 20

·         Inside humidity: 16%

Heating

·         Functioning nominally

Cooling

·         Not available

Both heating and cooling

·         Nominal

Shade cloth on/off

·         On

Average temperature: (N/A until new sensor is delivered)

·         N/A

Changes to crops:  Note all emergence of seedlings, death of seedlings, etc

·         All of the tomato plants are healthy! The ones that were doing poorly after thinning have healthy leaves, strong stems, and good green color. Yay for 100% healthy plants!

·       Some of the beans plants have drooping leaves. They are still strong in the stems but the leaves are noticeably drooping. The color is still a strong green.

Daily water usage for crops:

·         Some of the soil was extra dry, so will water twice a day about 12 hour apart.

Time(s) of watering for crops:

·         14:00

Morning research observations: (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Changes to research plants:

·         N/A

Daily watering and amount of water used:

·          3.0 gallons

Aquaponics:  (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Narrative:  Any other information you want to share

·         N/A

Support/supplies needed:

·         N/A

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GreenHab Report – December 12th

GreenHab Report

Trisha Randazzo

December 12, 2017

Environmental control: (Choose which is appropriate and explain further if needed)

Ambient (no heating or/cooling)

Ambient with window/door open

·         Outside temperature during work hours:  9 C

·         At 10:05, inside temperature was 35 C. Opened door to cool.

·         Keep door open for most of the day. Closed around 16700, inside temperature was 17 C.

·         Inside temperature high 37 low 17

·         Inside humidity: 16%

Heating

·         Functioning nominally

·         Turns on at 16 C stops at 20 C

Cooling

·         Not available

Both heating and cooling

·         Nominal

Shade cloth on/off

·         On

Average temperature: (N/A until new sensor is delivered)

·         N/A

Changes to crops:  Note all emergence of seedlings, death of seedlings, etc

·         The original tomato plant is doing well!

·         Two of the four thinned tomato plants are improving!

·         The other two have no change

·         Moved tomato plants are doing well!

·         The little bean is doing well

·         No sprouts yet from the newly planted herb seeds. Expect some by next Monday!

Daily water usage for crops:

·         Some of the soil was extra dry

Time(s) of watering for crops:

·         16:57

Morning research observations: (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Changes to research plants:

·         N/A

Daily watering and amount of water used:

·         2.5 gallons

Aquaponics:  (Currently not operational)

·         N/A

Narrative:  Any other information you want to share

·         N/A

Support/supplies needed:

·         Mission Control Requests:

o   Request for replanting plan for tomorrow:

§  The planter box closest to the door has about 20-30 seedlings. Permission to replant them into small, individual planters so the box has more space for the rest of the herbs.

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