Category: Operations Report

Date: 11/16/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system, Robotic observatory

Power system:
Solar: inverter slave 1 and 2 are installed and nominal; the battery bank does not hold charge when sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator: nominal.
Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter and air filter changed. Generator hours – 68638.
2) Current hours – 6912.8.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 67%
Director Tank: 54%
Intern Tank: 71%
Generator Tank: 43%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 300 gallons
GreenHab – 130 gallons
Outpost tank –400 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: Yes. Around MDRS.
Hours: 206.6
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance, Opportunity – 12v aux receptacles not operational. Tire rotation completed: Curiosity, Perseverance, Spirit, Opportunity. Tire air up completed: all rovers. Sits patched: all rovers, Spirit needs one seat to be replaced. Batteries refill: all rovers.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: No.
General notes and comments: Hab car needs to be serviced.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.
EVA suits and radios: Suits: All nominal.
Comms: Some headsets need to be tested and replaced if needed.
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Final tarp was put on the tunnels. Ground leveled in the tunnels at the GreenHab and SciDome.
Summary of Hab Operations: All upper bank CQ inspected for rats holes.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All gaps at the ground level patched to prevent rats coming in.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.
Summary of RAM Operations: Roof needs an additional coat of paint around its window.
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Date: 11/9/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system, Robotic observatory

Power system: Solar: inverter slave 1 and 2 are picked up and scheduled to be installed next week; 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: nominal.
Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter changed 11/06/2024. Generator hours – 6751.3.
2) Current hours – 6799.8.

Propane Readings:
Refilled on 11/04/2024
Station Tank: 71%
Director Tank: 64%
Intern Tank: 76%
Generator Tank: 70%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 300 gallons
GreenHab – 13 gallons
Outpost tank – 250 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No.
Hours: 206.4
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: All nominal

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: From St. George back to the station.
General notes and comments: Hab car needs to be serviced.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal.
Comms: Some headsets need to be tested and replaced if needed.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Malfunctioned security camera replaced and another one installed on the Science Dome.

Summary of Hab Operations: Main heater air filter replaced. Toilet level sensor replaced. Toilet overflow sound alarm installed. Toilet vent replaced.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Microgreens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, carrots are sprouting. All nominal.

Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal. Dual split is being turned on every night for heating.

Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.

Summary of RAM Operations: Roof needs an additional coat of paint around its window.

Summary of Outpost Operations: Director trailer storage compartment cleaned and inspected for rat holes.

Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

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.

Date: 10/26/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system, HAB toilet level indicator, Robotic observatory.

Power system:
Solar: inverter slave 1 and 2 still in the shop, parts are being replaced; 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: new oil drain valve installed, new oil pressure switch installed.
Main generator:
1) Oil and oil filter changed on 10/23/2024. Generator hours – 6534.8.
2) Current hours – 6579.0."

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 82%
Director Tank: 77%
Intern Tank: 86%
Generator Tank: 55%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 250 gallons
GreenHab – 170 gallons
Outpost tank – 400 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: Yes. Around MDRS.
Hours: 203.6
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 97 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: All nominal

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: Crew car repaired and awaiting to be delivered to MDRS.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.

EVA suits and radios: Suits: All nominal.
Comms: Some headsets need to be tested and replaced if needed.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: All nominal.
Summary of Hab Operations: GFCI receptacles at the main water tank replaced. Water tank heater turned on.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Not set up for the season yet. Beginning of operations is pending.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.
Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Water tank heater turned on.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Date: 11/2/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system, HAB toilet level indicator, Robotic observatory, One security camera.

Power system: Solar: inverter slave 1 and 2 are repaired and on track to be picked up; 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: nominal.
Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter and air filter changed on 10/30/2024. Generator hours – 6641.6.
2) Current hours – 6687.4.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 78%
Director Tank: 72%
Intern Tank: 84%
Generator Tank: 33%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 250 gallons
GreenHab – 140 gallons
Outpost tank – 270 gallons

Rovers: Sojourner rover used: Yes. Around MDRS.
Hours: 206.4
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 94 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: All nominal

Cars: Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: To St. George for repairs.
General notes and comments: Crew car repaired and awaiting to be delivered to MDRS.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.
EVA suits and radios: Suits: All nominal.
Comms: Some headsets need to be tested and replaced if needed."
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: One campus camera malfunctioned and need to be replaced. Additional "No Drone" signs installed on Cow Dung Road. Do Not Enter. Wrong Way" installed on the campus and outpost driveway.
Summary of Hab Operations: Smart water monitor installed and integrated. Smart gas alarm installed and integrated on the lower deck. Smart light switch installed on the upper deck main lights. Second monitor set up for the HAB iMac. Bleeding control kit placed at the first aid station.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Microgreens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, carrots are planted. All nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.
Summary of RAM Operations: Roof painted with elastomeric paint.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Director tailer under kitchen is inspected for rat holes.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Date: 6/20/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Hab wall heater, Perseverance and Spirit. EVA suit 9, Solar Power inverters slave 1&2, battery bank.

Power system:
Solar: Malfunctioning inverters still out for repairs. One battery bulged and has been removed from the battery bank. Remaining 23 batteries are connected back and currently operational. Control panel did not restart correctly multiply times and does not send SOC to web monitor.
Generator run time: 6201.6 hours. Locked for summer. Portable generator stored for summer in RAM."

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 77%
Director Tank: 65%
Intern Tank: 76%
Generator Tank: 70%
All tank’s valves closed for summer"

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 200 gallons
GreenHab – 0 gallons
Outpost tank – 100 gallons
Science Dome – 0 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No"

Rovers: All rovers are shipped for repairs to Richfield. See packing slip for more information.

ATV: ATV’s Used: None. Nothing to report.

Cars: Hab Car used and why, where: Parked on campus for summer. Odometer: 173006.2 miles.
Crew Car used and why, where: Parked at the outpost for summer. Odometer: 226693 miles.
General notes and comments: Ignition problem persists in habcar. Can get it to start by resetting into park and trying to pull the shifter as high as possible.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All suits and parts are ready for a pick up.
Comms: All handheld radios brought to Science Dome for summer. Repeater inspected and pictures taken.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Prepared for summer, see pictures for more information.
Tunnels – all tarp removed and inspected.

Summary of Hab Operations: Prepared for summer, see pictures for more information.
Upper deck: fridge emptied and unplugged; all food removed for summer; all necessary devices unplugged; all temperature sensitive devices moved to Science Dome; rat poison and mouse traps have been set up; trash emptied; south window covered; secondary light left on for safety;
Lower deck: outside outlets turned off; inventory pictures taken; toilet emptied; heater breaker is off; water pump breaker is off; pump solenoid valve moved to off position; UV filter is off; all necessary devices unplugged; all temperature sensitive devices moved to Science Dome; trash emptied; rat poison and mouse traps have been set up; all doors locked; safety lights turned on.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Prepared for summer, see pictures for more information: all necessary devices unplugged; all temperature sensitive devices moved to Science Dome; all breakers set off; new soil brought in; door closed.

Summary of SciDome Operations: Prepared for summer, see pictures for more information: trash emptied; power system operational; AC set up for 75F; summer camera set up; all necessary devices unplugged; safety lights turned on; all windows covered; door locked.

Summary of Observatories Operations: All nominal. Robotic observatory transferred to starlink internet.

Summary of RAM Operations: Prepared for summer, see pictures for more information: all temperature sensitive equipment moved to Science Dome; large ladders moved inside; roll door secured; outside outlets turned off; trash emptied; generator supplies inventory taken; front door and outside breakers locked.

Summary of Outpost Operations: Prepared for summer, see pictures for more information: Shed locked and all gates closed.
Intern trailer: toilet emptied; all windows covered; fridge, heater, water and water heater off; door locked.
Director trailer: toilet emptied; all windows covered; fridge, heater, water and water heater off; door locked.

Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-23-2024

SOL: 11

Name of person filing report: Rishabh Pandey (Engineer)

Non-Nominal Systems: Suit 9 (broken visor), Suit 11 (fan issue)

Notes on non-nominal systems: Issues with both suits were noted before our mission, both will not be used during our mission.

ROVERS
Rovers Used: Curiosity
Start hours:183.8
Start charge:100
End charge: 76
Currently charging: yes

Opportunity:
Start hours:190.5
Start charge:100
End charge: 80
Currently charging: yes

General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 19 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 218.3 (using effective value from spreadsheet)
      Static tank pipe heater: off
      Static tank heater: off
      Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet usage: Catch up on Earthly news, email responses, code development, entertainment

Summary of suits and radios: Radios 1-6 used. Suits 7,8,and 10 used

Summary of GreenHab operations: NA, GreenHab out of operation

Summary of ScienceDome operations: More rock samples were made and analyzed. Radishes were watered and checked in on. Soil was further analyzed.

Summary of RAM operations: Measuring tape used.
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-24-2024

SOL: 12

Name of person filing report: Rishabh Pandey (Engineer)

Non-Nominal Systems: Suit 9 (broken visor), Suit 11 (fan issue)

Notes on non-nominal systems: Issues with both suits were noted before our mission, both will not be used during our mission.

ROVERS
Rovers Used: None
General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 41 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 178.3 (using effective value from spreadsheet) (was also refilled today)
      Static tank pipe heater: off
      Static tank heater: off
      Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet usage: Catch up on Earthly news, email responses, code development, entertainment

Summary of suits and radios: No suits or radios used.

Summary of GreenHab operations: NA, GreenHab out of operation

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Final soil analysis was conducted.

Summary of RAM operations: Measuring tape used.
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Date: 5/19/2024
Name of person filing report: Ben Stanley
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Hab wall heater, solar observatory, perseverance parking brake & battery. EVA suit 9, Solar Power inverters slave 1&2, astronomy laptop dead

Power system:
Solar: Malfunctioning inverters still out for repairs.
SOC Last 24 hours: Max 100%; Min 90%; Avg 97.3%.
VDC Last 24 hours: Max 58.27V; Min 49.17V; Avg 53.86V.
Generator run time: 6139.7. Technician diagnosed problem as bad starter. They didn’t have a replacement so one was ordered. Ben installed on 5/16 and main generator is working again.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 77%
Director Tank: 71%
Intern Tank: 79%
Generator Tank: 74%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 359 gallons
GreenHab – 0 gallons
Outpost tank – 370 gallons
Science Dome – 0 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No
Hours: 200.4
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: No
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance is now charging only up to about 60%. Charging error appears from time to time. Rovers moved back to area in front of RAM now that the main generator is back online.

ATV: ATV’s Used: None. Nothing to report.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: No.
General notes and comments: Ignition problem persists in habcar. Can get it to start by resetting into park and trying to pull the shifter as high as possible.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Suit 9 has damaged visor and put aside until end of the season.
Comms: Nominal.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Solar Power still at 4.4kW. Main generator repaired and being used to charge rovers as needed.

Summary of Hab Operations: Wall heater is not functioning. Diagnostic is pending.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Shut down for summer.
Summary of SciDome Operations: Inverters still out for repairs.

Summary of Observatories Operations: Lower shutter is decoupled and fastened by bungee cord. Astronomy laptop is dead.

Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: One crew member had what appears to have been a cold. They have recovered and all is nominal.

OPERATIONS REPORT
Crew 299 Operations Report 05-13-2024

SOL: 1

Name of person filing report: Rishabh Pandey (Engineer)

Non-Nominal Systems: Suit 9 (broken visor), Suit 11 (fan issue), Observatory Lower Deck (broken)

Notes on non-nominal systems: Issues with both suits were noted before our mission, both will not be used during our mission. Issue with the Observatory Lower Deck was noted before our mission, will be manually opened and closed.

ROVERS
No Rovers used.
General notes on rovers: NA

Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: NA, first day of measurements
Water (static tank): 530 (estimated) first day of measurement
Static tank pipe heater: off
Static tank heater: off
Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of Internet usage: Catch up on Earthly news, email responses, code learning + development

Summary of suits and radios:
Radios 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were used
EVA Suits 7,8, and 10 were used (worn for suit adjustments and taken off)

Summary of GreenHab operations: NA, GreenHab out of operation

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Soil exfoliation and checking on radishes

Summary of RAM operations:
The astronomy laptop had a failed boot drive, the drive was extracted and successfully booted on another Windows machine. All software from the Astronomy laptop is usable on a new interface.
Fixed missing zip ties: 4 replaced on the tunnel to the RAM, 4 replaced on the main tunnel, 3 replaced on the tunnel to ScienceDome, 3 replaced on the tunnel to Observatory
Tools Used: Multimeter (suit power check), Measuring tape: Initial water level check, Scissors to cut zip ties

Summary of observatory issues: Temporary issue with the upper deck failing to close as a result of a broken lower deck. Needed to manually press down the lower shutter limit switch in order to trigger the closing motor and mechanism for the upper deck.