Category: Operations Report

Crew 281 Operations Report 25 May 2023
SOL: 11
Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander), Ritupriya Patil (Executive Officer) and KC Shasteen (Crew Engineer)
Non-nominal systems:
Electrical outlets in kitchen
Remote observatory
EVA Helmet
Notes on non-nominal systems: None
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 222.5
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 131.2
Hours: (after EVA): 132.1
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 95%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 240.2
Hours: (after EVA): 241.0
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 75%
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 264.6
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Oppy and Curie used on long EVA to the intersection of Cow Dung and Hwy 1101 and back. Operation was nominal.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 32.4 gallons
Water (static tank): 202.2 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet:
nominal
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 2.25 gallons
Heater: Off
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: in grams : None
Summary of Science Dome operations:
Dual split: Heat and AC, Off
Cacao Experiment:
Watered cacao seedlings
Initial cleaning in preparation for exiting the station.
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
Initial cleaning completed in preparation for exiting the station.
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues:
No new issues to report.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Request Mission Support assistance to take down or retrieve the ham radio antenna in case of emergency or high winds.

Crew 281 Operations Report 24 May 2023

SOL: 10

Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander), Ritupriya Patil (Executive Officer) and KC Shasteen (Crew Engineer)

Non-nominal systems:

Electrical outlets in kitchen

Remote observatory

EVA Helmet

Notes on non-nominal systems: None

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 222.5

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 131.2

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 240.2

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 264.6

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

General notes on rovers:

Summary of Hab operations:

WATER USE: 33.4 gallons

Water (static tank): 234.6 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off

Static tank heater (On or off): off

Toilet tank emptied: no

Summary of internet:

nominal

Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 3.7 gallons

Heater: Off

Supplemental light: Off

Harvest: in grams :
Tomatoes 531
Cucumber 458
Chives 10

Summary of Science Dome operations:

Dual split: Heat and AC, Off

EVA & Research Planning

Cacao Experiment:

Watered cacao seedlings

Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)

None

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Summary of health and safety issues:

No new issues to report.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Request Mission Support assistance to take down or retrieve the ham radio antenna in case of emergency or high winds.

Crew 281 Operations Report 23 May 2023
SOL: 9
Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander), Ritupriya Patil (Executive Officer) and KC Shasteen (Crew Engineer)
Non-nominal systems:
Electrical outlets in kitchen
Remote observatory
EVA Helmet
Notes on non-nominal systems: None
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 222.5
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 130.0
Hours: (after EVA): 131.2
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 65%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 240.2
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 264.6
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Oppy used on long EVA to Overlook Region and back.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 13.9 gallons
Water (static tank): 269.0 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet:
nominal
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 1.59 gallons
Heater: Off
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: in grams : 0
Summary of Science Dome operations:
Dual split: Heat and AC, Off
EVA & Research Planning
Cacao Experiment:
Watered cacao seedlings
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
None
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues:
No new issues to report.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Request Mission Support assistance to take down or retrieve the ham radio antenna in case of emergency or high winds.

Crew 281 Operations Report 22 May 2023
SOL: 8
Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander), Ritupriya Patil (Executive Officer) and KC Shasteen (Crew Engineer)
Non-nominal systems:
Electrical outlets in kitchen
Remote observatory
EVA Helmet
Notes on non-nominal systems: None
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 222.2
Hours: (after EVA): 222.5
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 78
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 130.0
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 240.2
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 264.3
Hours: (after EVA): 264.6
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 66%
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: None
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 39.9 gallons
Water (static tank): 281.9 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: yes
Summary of internet:
nominal
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 2.64 gallons
Heater: Off
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: in grams : 0
Summary of Science Dome operations:
Dual split: Heat and AC, Off
EVA & Research Planning
Cacao Experiment:
Watered cacao seedlings
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
Fixed Patches for Ana and KC
Fabricated restraint for carrying drone on EVA
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues:
No new issues to report.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Request Mission Support assistance to take down or retrieve the ham radio antenna in case of emergency or high winds.

Crew 281 Operations Report 21 May 2023
SOL: 7
Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander), Ritupriya Patil (Executive Officer) and KC Shasteen (Crew Engineer)
Non-nominal systems:
Electrical outlets in kitchen
Remote observatory
EVA Helmet
Notes on non-nominal systems: None
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 222.2
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 130.0
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 240.2
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 264.3
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: None
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 17.2 gallons
Water (static tank): 321.8 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet:
nominal
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 1.98 gallons
Heater: Off
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: in grams : 0
Summary of Science Dome operations:
Dual split: Heat and AC, Off
Cacao Experiment:
Watered cacao seedlings
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
Cleaned and inspected the Pegasus Scoop after the EVA test.
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues:
No new issues to report.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Request Mission Support assistance to take down or retrieve the ham radio antenna in case of emergency or high winds.

Crew 281 Operations Report 20-05-2023
SOL: 6
Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander), Ritupriya Patil (Executive Officer), and KC Shahteen (Crew Engineer)
Non-nominal systems:
Electrical outlets in kitchen
Remote observatory
EVA Helmet
Notes on non-nominal systems: None
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 222.2
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 129.6
Hours: (after EVA): 129.9
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 94%
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 239.8
Hours: (after EVA): 240.2
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 80%
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 264.3
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100%
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Curiosity and Opportunity were used.
Summary of Hab operations:
WATER USE: 34.5 gallons
Water (static tank): 339.0 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet:
nominal
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged. There were intermittent issues transmitting from Hab during both EVAs. Signal was highly attenuated and difficult to hear (attention was paid to body positioning but did not seem to help signal). The same radios used outside the Hab that day (and on previous days) had no issues.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 2.77 gallons
Heater: Off
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: in grams : 0
Summary of Science Dome operations:
Dual split: Heat and AC, Off
Cacao Experiment:
Watered cacao seedlings
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
Scissors, twine, and tape were used to build Ritu’s drone payload carrying harness.
Glue was used for patch repair.
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues:
No new issues to report.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Request Mission Support assistance to take down or retrieve the ham radio antenna in case of emergency or high winds.

[title Supplemental Operations Report – May 20th]

Supplemental Operations Report 20May2023

Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov

Reason for Report: Routine.

Non-Nominal Systems: Robotic observatory.
Action taken for non-nominal systems: New parts for Robotic observatory are received and installation is pending.

Power system:
Solar: nominal. Input breaker of one of MPTT was off two times this week. After resetting the breaker and solar charger work was nominal until the next bright and hot day. This issue has to be investigated by a certified technician.SOC Last 24 hours: Max 100%; Min 46 %; Avg 71.2%.
VDC Last 24 hours: Max 58.04V; Min 44.34V; Avg 50.17V.Generator run time: not used. Generator hours 3810.3.

Propane Reading Station Tank: 75%
Propane Reading Director Tank: 59%
Propane Reading Intern Tank: 71%
Propane Reading Generator Tank: 72%

Water (Static Tank) – 339 gallons
Water in GreenHab – 165 gallons
Water (Outpost tank) – 324 gallons
Water in Science Dome: 0 gallons
Hab Toilet Tank emptied: n/a

Sojourner rover used: Yes.
Hours: 191.7
Beginning Charge: 100
Ending Charge: 100
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: All are plugged in, charged.
ATV’s Used: (Honda, 350.1, 350.2, 300): None
Reason for use: n/a
Oil Added? No
ATV Fuel Used: 0 Gals
Ethanol Free Gasoline — 0 Gallons
# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 0
Notes on ATV: All parked at the outpost and awaiting to be taken to service.

HabCar used and why, where? Yes. To Hanksville for supplies to pick up.

Crew Car used and why, where? Yes. From Grand Junction by crew.

General notes and comments: Nominal.

Dual Split in Science Dome: off due to warmer weather.

Summary of Internet: Nominal

Summary of suits and radios: Nominal

EVA COMMS: Nominal

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: nothing to report

Summary of General Operations: All nominal.

Summary of Hab operations: Kitchen outlets are not working, inspection will be done after current crew rotation is over.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Nominal, heater turned off.

Summary of SciDome Operations: Nominal.

Summary of any Observatory Issues: New parts for Robotic observatory are received and installation is pending.

Summary of RAM Operations: Nothing to report

Summary of Outpost Operations:

Director’s trailer: previously reported leak in the bathroom sink pipe was actually located at the pipe-faucet connection; the connection was adjusted to resolve the issue.
The shed was coated a second time to finish outside panting.
The barrel for the burnable trash has been cleaned from ashes.

Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Nominal.

Questions, Concerns, Supplies needed and Requests: Nothing to report

Crew 281 Operations Report 19-05-2023
SOL: 5
Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander) and Ritupriya Patil (Executive Officer)
Non-nominal systems:
Electrical outlets in kitchen
Remote observatory
EVA Helmet
Notes on non-nominal systems: None
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 222.2
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 129.6
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 239.8
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: (before EVA): 264.3
Hours: (after EVA): NA
Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: no rovers were used
Summary of Hab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 22.8 gallons
Water (static tank): 373.6 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off
Static tank heater (On or off): off
Toilet tank emptied: no
Summary of internet:
nominal
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.
Summary of GreenHab operations:
WATER USE: 3.83 gallons
Heater: Off
Supplemental light: Off
Harvest: in grams :
Lettuce 34
Rocket (Arugula) 1
Microgreens 8
Summary of Science Dome operations:
Dual split: Heat and AC, Off
Cacao Experiment:
Transplanted cacao seeds
Geotechnical Experiment:
Worked on cartographic map and other items
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)
Removed soft hammer for use during EVA to safely drive ground pin during antenna installation.
Summary of any observatory issues: NA
Summary of health and safety issues:
No new issues to report.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:
Request Mission Support assistance to take down or retrieve the ham radio antenna in case of emergency or high winds.

Crew 281 Operations Report 18-05-2023

SOL: 4

Name of person filing report: Megan Kane (Commander)

Non-nominal systems:

Lower deck shopvac filter

Electrical outlets in kitchen

Remote observatory

EVA Helmet

Notes on non-nominal systems:

No new notes.

ROVERS

Rover numbers from previous sol summaries as there was no EVA today.

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 222.2

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 129.6

Hours: (after EVA):

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 239.8

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): 264.3

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

General notes on rovers: no rovers were used

Summary of Hab operations: put notes here

WATER USE: 29.4 gallons

Water (static tank): 396.4 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off

Static tank heater (On or off): off

Toilet tank emptied: yes

Summary of internet:

nominal

Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 1.85 gallons

Heater: Off

Supplemental light: Off

Harvest: in grams : 0

Summary of Science Dome operations:

Dual split: Heat and AC, Off

Cacao Experiment:

Pulled out and checked cacao seeds

Ham Radio Work:

Worked on software defined radios

Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)

Retrieved supplies for projects in Hab and Greenhab

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Summary of health and safety issues:

No new issues to report.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

Request Mission Support assistance for the remainder of the mission related to the Ham Radio antenna being installed tomorrow in case of emergency or damage.

Crew 281 Operations Report 17-05-2023

SOL: 3

Name of person filing report: Megan Kane

Non-nominal systems:

· Lower deck shopvac

· Electrical outlets in kitchen

· Remote observatory

· EVA Helmet

Notes on non-nominal systems:

· No new notes.

ROVERS

Spirit rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): NA

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: Yes

Hours: (before EVA): 129.4

Hours: (after EVA): 129.6

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): 100

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): 94

Currently charging: Yes

Curiosity rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): NA

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

Perseverance rover used: No

Hours: (before EVA): NA

Hours: (after EVA): NA

Beginning charge: (Before EVA): NA

Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging): NA

Currently charging: Yes

General notes on rovers: Opportunity was used today

Summary of Hab operations: put notes here

WATER USE: 32.7 gallons

Water (static tank): 425.8 gallons

Static tank pipe heater (on or off): off

Static tank heater (On or off): off

Toilet tank emptied: no or yes: no

Summary of internet:

· Open internet hours now from 6 to 10 pm

Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios are fully recharged.

Summary of GreenHab operations:

WATER USE: 1.72 gallons

Heater: Off

Supplemental light: Off

Harvest:

Tomatoes 514

Basil 1

Sage 1

Chives 7

Oregano 1

Thyme 1

Summary of Science Dome operations:

Dual split: Heat and AC, Off

Cacao Experiment:

Cacao seeds in trays. Temperature and Humidity have remained in the desired range throughout the day. Seeds and trays were cleaned and set out again. Seeds that are not sprouting were removed.

Geotechnical Experiment Activities:

· Conducted tests geotechnical equipment

· Weighed samples from EVA 4

Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done)

No new work in the RAM.

Summary of any observatory issues: NA

Summary of health and safety issues:

· No new issues to report.

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support:

· Crew would like to review procedures for in-sim contingencies, for example suit failure or a rover needs to be towed. If there are examples of lessons learned from previous crews it would be helpful to receive copies.