Category: Operations Report

Crew 182 Operations Report  16Nov2017

SOL: 13

Name of person filing report:  Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems:

WATER HEATER: Finally, we found the problem. The new water heater is not installed, yet.

CHARGERS OF THE SUITS: Two of the chargers are working, but we moved them and now it is hard for us to connect them, again.

 

Generator—  It worked the whole night since 16:30pm of 15Nov2017 until 12:00 pm of 16Nov2017.  Turn on at 16:50 pm 16Nov2017.  Operand.

Solar—

READING FROM 16 NOV 2017

 

TIME	SOC READINGS
12:00 pm	100%
13:00 pm	98%
14:00 pm	91%
15:00 pm	84%
16:20 pm	80%
16:50 pm	75%

 

Diesel – 50 %

Propane – 49 psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) –  2 ½ gallons.

Water (trailer) –  0 gallons

Water (static) – 300  gallons

Trailer to Static Pump used –   No

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used –  yes

Water Meter:  60 gallons

Toilet tank emptied:  yes

ATV’s Used: No

Oil Checked:  No

Atv # Fuel Used Gals:  0  gallons

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0 hours

Deimos used:  No

Hours: 0

Beginning charge:  –

Ending charge:  –

Currently charging: Yes
HabCar used? No

Notes and Comments:

I would call today, the day of cleaning. Everyone here is tired. Literally, we cleaned every hole here. There was too much dust. Today in the morning, the commander went to search transportation to return to the Earth.  We are sad to leave Mars, and at the same time, happy for returning at home.

From another hand, survivor man is coming. We are so excited¡

 

Summary of Hab Operations:
We cleaned the whole hab. We found, a couple of glasses and gloves, behind the area of the tools.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

We cleaned the greenhouse. We found too much dust. The two wheelbarrows are in the greenhouse, now.

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

The science dome is finally cleaned. In fact, we found tons of dust under the carpet.

We are using the lamps of the Hab, for the laboratory.

Summary of health and safety issues:

Now, we can say the station is in equilibrium with our health and safety.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

We need gasoline for the ATV’S, please. URGENT

Crew 182 Operations Report  15Nov2017

SOL: 12

Name of person filing report:  Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems:

WATER HEATER: Finally, we found the problem. The new water heater is not installed yet.

CHARGERS OF THE SUITS: Two of the chargers are working, but we moved them and now it is hard for us to connect them, again.

 

Generator—  It worked the whole night since 17:05pm of 14Nov2017 until 8:00 am of 15Nov2017.  Turn on at 16:30 pm 15Nov2017.  Operand.

Solar—

READING FROM 15 NOV 2017

 

TIME	SOC READINGS
9:30 am	100%
10:30 am	100%
11:30 am	100%
12:30 pm	100%
13:30 pm	100%
14:35 pm	98%
15:30 pm	90/%
16:00 pm	85%
16:30 pm	80%
17:30 pm	100%

 

Diesel – 50 %

Propane – 49 psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) –  2 ½ gallons.

Water (trailer) –  0 gallons

Water (static) – 350  gallons

Trailer to Static Pump used –   No

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used –  yes

Water Meter:  62 gallons

Toilet tank emptied:  yes

ATV’s Used: Yes

Oil Checked:  No

Atv # Fuel Used Gals:  1  gallons

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 2 ½  hours

Deimos used:  Si

Hours: 2 ½

Beginning charge:  – 14:20

Ending charge:  –

Currently charging: Yes
HabCar used? No

Notes and Comments:

We love the new ATV’s and Rovers. Thanks¡

Summary of Hab Operations:
In the morning, when we waked up, we received four more  ATV’s. It is nice, of all them work. Also today, we went to recover the ATV left yesterday in the desert. Also, we needed to charge it, because it does not have battery. We connected it with another ATV, and it works.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

We are cleaning and organizing this area. It is a disaster, but we are working on it.

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

 

We are using the lamps of the Hab, for the laboratory.

Summary of health and safety issues:

Atila is better now.  All of us are better that yesterday.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

We need gasoline for the ATV’S, please. URGENT

Crew 182 Operations Report  14Nov2017

SOL: 11

Name of person filing report:  Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems:

WATER HEATER: Finally, we found the problem. The new water heater is not installed yet.

Generator—  It worked the whole night since 5:30pm of 13Nov2017 until 12:20 pm of 14Nov2017.  Turn on at 17:05 pm 14Nov2017.  Operand.

Solar—

READING FROM 14 NOV 2017

TIME	SOC READINGS
12:20 am	100%
13:20 am	100%
14:20 am	93%
15:20 am	84%
16:20 am	80%
17:05 pm	75%

Diesel – 55 %

Propane – 50 psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – 0 gallons.

Water (trailer) –  0 gallons

Water (static) – 385  gallons

Trailer to Static Pump used –   yes

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used –  yes

Water Meter:  42 gallons

Toilet tank emptied:  yes

ATV’s Used: Yes

Oil Checked:  No

Atv # Fuel Used Gals:  3  gallons

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 3 hours

Deimos used:  Si

Hours: 3

Beginning charge:  – 18:00

Ending charge:  –

Currently charging: Yes
HabCar used? Yes

Notes and Comments:
In the morning we go to receive the new deimos. After that, as you know we started the EVA session. Three hours after, our classmates did not appear. The fact is that the ATV did not work before they return to the Hab. In that way, Atila stayed in the middle of desert with the ATV, waiting for us. Any deimos were charged. So, we had to take the car, buy gasoline, and we went as fast as we could for Atila.  In that emergency, because everyone was worry for Atila, we broke the simulation.

I think that this experience join us as a group.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

We are cleaning and organizing this area. It is a disaster, but we are working on it.

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

We are using the lamps of the Hab, for the laboratory.

Summary of health and safety issues:

Atila is having little headache. We are taking care of him.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

I have a doubt, which is the minimum limit for the static water tank?

We need gasoline for the ATV’S, please. URGENT

Crew 182 Operations Report  12Nov2017

SOL: 9

Name of person filing report:  Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems:

WATER HEATER:  I am going to check the information that you need tonight. I will send the information tomorrow early.

Generator—  It worked the whole night since 5: 00pm of 11Nov2017 until 8:00 am of 12Nov2017.  Turn on at 4:30 pm 12Nov2017.  Operand.

Solar—

READING FROM 12 NOV 2017

TIME	SOC READINGS
8:50 am	100%
9:50 am	100%
10:50 am	100%
11:50 am	100%
12:50 am	100%
13:50 pm	98%
14:50 pm	95%
15:26 pm	93%
15:49 pm	89%
16:08 pm	85%
17:40 pm	76%
19:40 pm	75%
20:40 pm	75%

Diesel – 55 %

Propane – 50 psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – 0 gallons. In addition, the tank of gasoline inside the ATV’s is almost filled.

Water (trailer) –  0 gallons

Water (static) – 218  gallons

Trailer to Static Pump used –   no

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used –  yes

Water Meter:  39.4gallons

Toilet tank emptied:  yes

ATV’s Used: No

Oil Checked:  No

Atv # Fuel Used Gals:  0  gallons

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0 hours

Deimos used:  No

Hours: 0

Beginning charge:  –

Ending charge:  –

Currently charging: Yes

HabCar used? No

Notes and Comments:
We made bread finally,  it was tasty and we liked it too much.  From another hand, the last night was a little hot. As a result, since tonight we are going to lower the temperature of the heater.
Summary of Hab operations:

We receive the new radios today in the morning.  Also, according to the instructions they were installed in the desk of radios and a couple in the laboratory.  We proved the six radios and they are fine. All of them load and we can hear clearly the messages.   According your question about how many the radios remain are operational, we had 5 remained radios working each one with their own earbud.  In addition, we had three more earbuds; one of them is not working.

According to the toilet, I did what you wrote me almost exactly. The thing is that I did not use the deodorizer pack.  I am sorry for that. I thought that with the digester will be enough.  I am going to empty the toilet tomorrow again, so, I will use the deodorizer pack.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

I will remember that the heater is automatically. Thanks mission support.

Also, inside the greenhab, there is a big blue tub. What is that?

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

We got all the cords off the middle table and put them against the wall.  We worked today until 6:30pm, and there was not light. Therefore, it is necessary the lamps.

Summary of health and safety issues:

While we were trying to cook the lunch my classmate burned his finger. I t was a little little burn. Thanks for the first aid kit, it help us in the situation.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

I have a doubt, which is the minimum limit for the static water tank?

We need gasoline for the ATV’S, please.

Crew 182 Operations Report  11Nov2017

SOL: 8

Name of person filing report:  Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems:

WATER HEATER: It is not working.  In the morning, we had to take a shower with cold water. The water heater is not heating the water.  We opened the entire water pipe, but it still did not heat.

COMMUNICATION RADIOS: The constantly noise of one of the radios stops.
SECONDARY AIRLOCK: The door of the secondary airlock is gotten out-off-square.  I am saying that it is wonky since we arrived on Mars.
ATV’s: The blue ATV is not working. When we try to turn it on, it does not answer.

Generator—  It worked the whole night since 6pm of 10Nov2017 until 8:00 am of 11Nov2017.  Turn on at 5.15 pm 11Nov2017.  Operand.

Solar—

READING FROM 11 NOV 2017

 

TIME	SOC READINGS
9:11 am	100%
10:20 am	100%
11:20 am	100%
12:20 am	100%
13:20 am	100%
14:20 pm	100%
15:50 pm	98%
16:20 pm	97%
16:45 pm	94%
17:04 pm	91%

 

Diesel – 55 %

Propane – 50 psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – 1/4 gallons. In addition the tank of gasoline inside the ATV’s is filled.

Water (trailer) –  0 gallons

Water (static) – 258  gallons

Trailer to Static Pump used –   no

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used –  yes

Water Meter:  36.6 gallons

Toilet tank emptied:  yes

ATV’s Used: No

Oil Checked:  No

Atv # Fuel Used Gals:  0  gallons

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0 hours

Deimos used:  No

Hours: 0

Beginning charge:  –

Ending charge:  –

Currently charging: Yes

HabCar used? No

Notes and Comments:
Today we had an advance in the topic about recycling water. The number of gallons of water that we used today is less than the gallons of water used yesterday.  And, I know that tomorrow is going to be better.
Summary of  Hab operations:

We receive a new digester for the toilet.  And we wait that it removes the bad smell of the toilet. We will keep you post.

The area of the tools in the Hab was a mess. Today we clean and organize this place.  Also, in the afternoon, we flushed the toilet with the new digester.   From another hand, we are going to receive the communication radios on Monday.
Finally, today we received some food.  This is great for us. Thanks¡

Summary of GreenHab operations:

We turned on the heater at 18:12 pm with a temperature of 47 °F.  At the same time, we are cleaning this area to make it beautiful.

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

We received a new shop vac. It has been installed in the laboratory. Also, there were cables going through the laboratory that we order to keep the security in the laboratory.

Summary of health and safety issues:

The HOS officer needs two fire alarms and lamps for the science dome and for the greenhouse. In the morning we fixed the stair of the secondary airlock.  Now, that stair is more stable.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

We need you to repair the heater water, since it still does not work.

For the next week at the most on Monday, we are going to need water.

I have a doubt, which is the minimum limit for the propane tank and the diesel tank?

Where does the used water go?

When are we going to receive water?

Crew 182 Operations Report 10Nov2017

SOL: 7

Name of person filing report: Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems:

WATER HEATER: It is not working. Today we wanted to take a shower and the water was cold. The heater is not heating the water. We opened the entire water pipe, but it still did not heat.

COMMUNICATION RADIOS: One of the radios is making a special noise constantly. Like every 3-5minutes it sounds, even if we leave it charging.
SECONDARY AIRLOCK: The door of the secondary airlock is gotten out-off-square.
ATV’s: The blue ATV is not working. When we try to turn it on, it does not answer.

Generator— Operating from 09 November, 2017 at 5pm and currently working. 26 hours.

Solar—

READING FROM 10 NOV 2017

TIME	SOC READING
8:00 AM – 17:00 PM	100%

READING FROM 09 NOV 2017.

TIME	SOC READINGS
8.43 am	98%
9.13 am	98%
9.43 am	98%
10.09 am	100%
10.39 am	100%
12.20 pm	100%
13.01 pm	98%
13.38 pm	96%
13.46 pm	95%
13.56 pm	94%
14.11 pm	93%
14.34 pm	100%
15.19 pm	100%
16.28 pm	98%
17.31 pm	93%

Diesel – 59 %

Propane – 51 psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – 1/4 gallons

Water (trailer) – 0 gallons

Water (static) – 275 gallons

Trailer to Static Pump used – no

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Water Meter: 66.8 gallons

Toilet tank emptied: yes

ATV’s Used: RED ATV

Oil Checked: yes

Atv # Fuel Used Gals: 1 gal

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 1 and ½ hours

Deimos used: Yes

Hours: 1 and a ½ hours

Beginning charge: 12:30 pm

Ending charge:

Currently charging: Yes

HabCar used? No

Notes and Comments:
Today we had an advance in the topic about recycling water. The number of gallons of water that we used today is less than the gallons of water used yesterday. And, I know that tomorrow is going to be better.
Summary of Hab operations:

We put the jumper cables delivered on the lower shelf in the EVA room. Also, we fixed the radios because some of them did not have a good sound. In addition, tomorrow we are going to receive new communication radios.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

We are going to heat the greenhouse tomorrow

Summary of ScienceDome operations:

We installed the autoclave perfectly. Even, it has already been used once without any difficulty. At the same time, tomorrow we are going to receive a new shop vac.

Summary of health and safety issues:

The HOS officer needs two fire alarms for the science dome and for the greenhouse.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

We need you to repair the heater water, since it still does not work.

For the next week at the most on Monday, we are going to need water.

I have a doubt, which is the minimum limit for the propane tank and the diesel tank?

Where does the used water go?

Crew 182 Operations Report Sign-On 08Nov2017

SOL: 6

Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems: Working

Generator: On

Solar: For now, not given power to the Hab, Used until 5pm approximately.

Diesel : 60%

Propane – 51psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – 0 gallons

Water (trailer) – empty

Water (static) – 30 cm from top

Trailer to Static Pump used – No

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – Yes

Water Meter: 760 gallons

ATV’s Used: No

Oil Checked: motos y carros: No

Atv # Fuel Used Gals: 1/4 gallons

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours Used Day: 0 hours

Phobos used: No

Hours:0

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: –

Deimos used: No

Hours: 0hrs

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: –

HabCar used?: No

Notes and Comments:
Today, we started to use the solar panels. We monitored the state of charging of them every hour. The collected data is down:

TIME	% CHARGE OF THE SOLAR PANELS
8.43 am	98%
9.13 am	98%
9.43 am	98%
10.09 am	100%
10.39 am	100%
12.20 pm	100%
13.01 pm	98%
13.38 pm	96%
13.46 pm	95%
13.56 pm	94%
14.11 pm	93%
14.34 pm	100%
15.19 pm	100%
16.28 pm	98%
17.31 pm	93%

Also today we had a walking EVA, and tomorrow we are going to have an EVA session. I need to let you know that the gasoline will be available until tomorrow. Therefore, for the next EVA’s we are going to need gasoline.

SOL: 4 Crew Carmen Atauconcha Generator— It is working perfectly. On. Solar— Working perfectly Diesel – 70% Propane – 57psi Water (trailer) – Water (static) – 15cc from top Trailer to Static Pump used – No Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – Yes Water Meter: ATV’s Used: No Oil Checked: No Atv # Fuel Used Gals: Not used Tires Status: # Hours Used Day: No EVA’s today Phobos used: No Hours:0 Beginning charge:- Ending charge:- Currently charging: – Deimos used: No Hours:- Beginning charge:- Ending charge: – Currently charging:- HabCar used? No Notes and Comments: Today we had a meeting, where we decide how to reduce the usage of water. Also, we review the radios again and separate which ones are working. In some of them the sound is low. For tomorrow we are planning to organize and clean the tools and equipments that we have in the Hab. Summary of operations activities: Everyone is working in their researches. For tomorrow we are going to have an EVA session. Questions and Concerns to Mission Support: Hello mission support, I have a question about phobos and deimos, Which are the deimos, and which are the phobos? Please.

SOL: 5

Carmen Atauconcha

Non-nominal systems: Working

Generator: On

Solar: For now, not given power to the Hab,

Diesel : 64%

Propane – 62psi

Gasoline (5 Gallon containers for ATV) – 0 gallons

Water (trailer) – empty

Water (static) –

Trailer to Static Pump used – No

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – Yes

Water Meter: 519 gallons

ATV’s Used: Yes

Oil Checked: motos y carros: Yes

Atv # Fuel Used Gals: 2 gallons

Tires Status: Perfect

# Hours Used Day: 4hours

Phobos used: No

Hours:0

Beginning charge: –

Ending charge: –

Currently charging: –

Deimos used: Yes

Hours: 4hrs

Beginning charge: 4pm

Ending charge: Continuing charging

Currently charging: Yes

HabCar used?: No

Notes and Comments:
Last night was a little cold, we are having problem with the heater., because when we turn it on, it heats, but few hours later the air is cold again. So, we have to turn it off and then turn it on again to keep us warm. Do you know a solution for this problem?

At the same time, we did an EVA session today. The blue moto is not working. In that way, we did the EVA session with the deimo and the red moto. We do not had any problems with these vehicles. In contrast, we had problems with the radios. All radios are working, however, approximately 2.5 km far from the Hab, we could not had any communication with the Hab. We do not know why that is. So, please send us the ratio of distance in which we could keep the communication.

Tomorrow we are going to use the solar.

2017-11-03

Engineering Report – Friday 3 Nov. 2017

Refit Crew: Dr.Shannon Rupert, Kay Radzik Warren, Kevin Seidler, John
Lillquist, and John Stone

******************************************************************
STATUS OF HAB:
Water: Full tank, 500 gallons
Water on trailer: Both tanks empty
Diesel for generator: 75%
Solar Power: 100% SOC
Generator: on from 4 pm.  Last person up tonight will shut it off.
Propane: big tank = 58%, small tank = 40%
Fuel for ATV’s (Jerry Cans): All gas unusable. DO NOT USE FUEL WITH
ETHANOL IN IT
Fuel for Hab Car: Full tank, new battery

******************************************************************
Tasks done today:
1) GreenHab: grow lights installed; shade cloth installed on south
wall; +/- 2 dozen pots planted and watered.
2) Toilet tank flushed out.
3) Tunnel between GreenHab and intersection to Science Lab removed and replaced.
4) Generator jump started, oil was topped off, and it is in working condition.
5) Electrical receptacles checked, and we found that the receptacles
in the toilet, shower room, and alcove in front are not working. Lack
of GFCI outlets in wet areas noted.
6) Replacement lid for vent/skylight fabricated.
7) Porthole in south airlock exterior door had fallen out due to
extreme wind conditions (and the fact that it was just sitting in the
opening and not fastened mechanically, just siliconed), but was
undamaged. So it was put back in with carabiners slotted through holes
on each side so that it won’t fall out again.

******************************************************************
Tasks that need to be done:
A. Water heater is still not working. Per Curtis, it needs to be fully
replaced. Installation expected soon.
B. Need more water in spare tanks.