Category: Operations Report

Crew 297 Operations Report 5-14-2024

SOL: 2

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, Perseverance, Opportunity, Spirit
      Curiosity:
            Hours: 280.7
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 82%
            Currently charging: yes
      Perseverance:
            Hours: 290.3
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 74%
            Currently charging: yes
      Opportunity:
            Hours: 187.9
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 84%
            Currently charging: yes
      Spirit:
            Hours: 252.4
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 72%
            Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers: NA

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 10.31 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 409.2 (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 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were used
      EVA Suits 6,7,8, and 10 were used

Summary of GreenHab operations: NA, GreenHab out of operation

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Radishes were watered and notes were taken on their condition.

Summary of RAM operations: Multimeter and Measuring tape used
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-15-2024

SOL: 3

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,Opportunity, Spirit
      Curiosity:
            Hours: 280.9
            Beginning charge: 99%
            Ending charge: 56%
            Currently charging: yes
      Opportunity:
            Hours: 188.5
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 74%
            Currently charging: yes
      Spirit:
            Hours: 252.6
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 43%
            Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers: Spirit’s range seems to be much lower than that of other rovers, ie. battery consumption is much higher, most likely due to it having the most hours.

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 29.12 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 380 (using effective value from spreadsheet)
      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:
      Radios 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were used
      EVA Suits 6,7,8, and 10 were used

Summary of GreenHab operations: NA, GreenHab out of operation

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Radishes were watered and notes were taken on their condition. Rock samples were delivered from EVA and were broken down for further inspection.

Summary of RAM operations: Multimeter and Measuring tape used
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-16-2024

SOL: 4

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:

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 70.12 Gallons (septic tank cleaning might have caused this value to double from yesterday)
      Water (static tank): 309 (using effective value from spreadsheet)
      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: None used

Summary of GreenHab operations: NA, GreenHab out of operation

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Trimmed radish leaves in an attempt to stop a potential bacterial infection. Soil was checked again. Incident with vial breaking, all glass shards were safely secured and disposed.

Summary of RAM operations: Multimeter and Measuring tape used
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-17-2024

SOL: 5

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:
            Hours: 281.1
            Beginning charge: 95%
            Ending charge: 39%
            Currently charging: yes
      Opportunity:
            Hours: 188.8
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 51%
            Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 35 Gallons, increased water usage from yesterday due to faulty spreadsheet equation
      Water (static tank): 274 (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: Used Radios: 1,2,3,4,5,6, Suits: 7,8,10

Summary of GreenHab operations: NA, GreenHab out of operation

Summary of ScienceDome operations: More rock samples were made and an attempt was made to cut a rock but failed. Radishes were watered and checked in on, condition has improved.

Summary of RAM operations: Multimeter and Measuring tape used
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-18-2024

SOL: 6

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:
            Hours: 281.7
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 44%
            Currently charging: yes
      Opportunity:
            Hours: 188.4
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 54%
            Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 35 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 239 (using effective value from spreadsheet)
      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: Used Radios: 1,2,3,6, Suits: 8,10

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.

Summary of RAM operations: Multimeter and Measuring tape used
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-19-2024

SOL: 7

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:
            Hours: 282.2
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 50%
            Currently charging: yes
      Opportunity:
            Hours: 189.8
            Beginning charge: 100%
            Ending charge: 53%
            Currently charging: yes
General notes on rovers: None

Summary of Hab operations:
      WATER USE: 50 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 192.3 (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: Used Radios: 1,2,3,6, Suits: 6,7,8,10

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.

Summary of RAM operations: Multimeter and Measuring tape used
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-20-2024

SOL: 8

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: 20 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 172.3 (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: None 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. Samples are also going to be further categorized.

Summary of RAM operations: Multimeter and Measuring tape used. 25 zip ties were replaced as a result of high winds yesterday.
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-21-2024

SOL: 9

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: 17 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 270.3 (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: None 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. Samples are also going to be further categorized.

Summary of RAM operations: Measuring tape used. Another pack of zip ties might be needed. The last pack in the RAM is running low.
      
Summary of observatory issues: NA

Crew 299 Operations Report 5-22-2024

SOL: 10

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: 19 Gallons
      Water (static tank): 237.3 (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: None 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

Date: 5/12/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
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, main generator offline

Power system:
Solar: Two malfunctioning batteries replaced. Inverters Slave 1&2 have internal faults, removed from the system and are being send to repairs. With one working inverter we are down to 4.4kW maximum we can use.
SOC Last 24 hours: Max 100%; Min 87%; Avg 96.1%.
VDC Last 24 hours: Max 58.49V; Min 48.69V; Avg 53.46V.
Generator run time: Is out of service. It is not turning on due to Locked rotor shutdown. Service call scheduling is in progress. Oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, frequency garnet replaced on 05/05/2024

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 75%
Director Tank: 70%
Intern Tank: 78%
Generator Tank: 73%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 540 gallons
GreenHab – 0 gallons
Outpost tank – 400 gallons
Science Dome – 0 gallons
Septic Tanks emptied: No

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: Yes
Hours: 200.4
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: No
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance is charging only up to about 90%. Charging error appears from time to time. Curiosity rear driver side tire replaced due to cruck. All rovers batteries replaced. All five rovers moved to GreenHab area for charging from the portable generator.

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: To Grand Junction, Price and Hanksville for crew and supplies.
General notes and comments: Hab car ignition has hard time to turn on from time to time.

Summary of Internet: All nominal. Starlink moved to Hab north side.
EVA suits and radios: Suits: Suit 9 has damaged visor and put aside until end of the season.
Comms: Two headsets have been replaced.
Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Solar Power down to 4.4kW. Main generator out of service. Portable generator is being used to charge rovers.
Summary of Hab Operations: Wall heater is not functioning. Diagnostic is pending. Starlink moved to the Hab north side.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: Shutted down for summer.
Summary of SciDome Operations: Two malfunctioning batteries replaced. Two Inverters with internal fault removed.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Solar observatory telescope diagonal replaced. Lower shutter is decoupled and fastened by a bungee cord. Astronomy laptop has motherboard and battery issues.
Summary of RAM Operations: All nominal
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal