Category: Operations Report

Crew 305 Operations Report 13-12-2024
SOL:05
Name of person filing report: Spruha Vashi
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 257.2
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 66
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 197
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 68
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Perseverance rover used: No
General notes on rovers: No issues with rovers.
Summary of Hab operations: Operations were standard.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 6:00pm
1) Per formula: 14.704 gallons
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 19.9 gallons
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 414.399
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): No
Summary of internet: No internet issues
Summary of suits and radios: Issues with one TPS Link device, was able to troubleshoot and reset using the handbook and seems fine now. During EVA05, Rashi’s radio #4 had issues connecting to channel 2 and was unable to communicate unless she was on channel 1. I recommended that for EVA06 and future EVAs, if there are connection issues, to let the Hab know so they can note it down and troubleshoot using channels 3-8.
Summary of GreenHab operations: No major greenhab operations, Hunter spent some time harvesting and checking on the crops.
WATER USE: 9 gallons
Heater (On or Off): On
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 5-10pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): Parsley, 5 grams; Arugula, 156 grams; Thyme, 1 grams; Basil; 2 grams
Summary of Science Dome operations: Rashi reviewed equipment for her research but did not use any actual equipment.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): Automatic functions running.
Summary of RAM operations: Spruha did not spend much time in the RAM today, Monish did some quick soldering. Monish and Spruha’s work is still out on the tables in the Hab as there will be continued work for the following days.
Summary of any observatory issues: No issues.
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: None!

Date: 12/14/2024
Name of person filing report: David Steinhour
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system battery, Curiosity LR tire. Experienced a main generator failure on Dec 11th but it has since been resolved by a technician.

Power system: Solar: The battery bank does not hold charge when the sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator has been monitored for oil leaks; none or extremely minor leaks observed.

Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter hanged on 12/9/2024. Generator hours – 7298.6.
2) Current hours – 7381.1

Propane Readings: Refilled on 12/04/2024
Station Tank: 71%
Director Tank: 73%
Intern Tank: 71%
Generator Tank: 47%

Water: Hab Static Tank – 395 gallons
GreenHab – 142 gallons
Outpost tank – 320 gallons

Rovers: Sojourner rover used: Yes
Hours: 207.3
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Curiosity left rear tire is airing out.

Cars: Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies. To Torrey for shop towels and Brake Cleaner.
Crew Car used and why, where: To Grand Junction and back to pick up Crew 305
General notes and comments: Sway bar end links or bushings on Crew Car are failing, causing major swaying motion while driving.

Summary of Internet: Internet in the Outpost has been cutting out occasionally for 1-2 minutes at a time. It has restarted and reconnected by itself all but one instance, in which I had to unplug and replug the router in the intern trailer.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: Suit #2 charging cable is very finicky and did not charge properly last night, regardless of being plugged in. I have found that the best way to ensure it is charging is to keep it in tension in an upwards direction.
Comms: EVA Radio #4 had an issue transmitting on Channel 2 while on EVA, but has since been troubleshooted and found to be fully functional. Will continue to monitor.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: Small but growing tear in the tunnel tarp, at the intersection of the science dome and observatory tunnels.
Summary of Hab Operations: All nominal.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Completed restart of Robotic Observatory. On-site staff worked with Peter Detterline to resolve issues.
Summary of RAM Operations: More small roof window leaks, otherwise nominal.
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: Minor cut experienced by one of the crew on Dec 13th. No further action has been needed, and it has not interfered with any crew activities.

Crew 305 Operations Report 14-12-2024
SOL:06
Name of person filing report: Spruha Vashi
Non-nominal systems: None!
Notes on non-nominal systems:
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA): 251.5
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 62
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: No
Curiosity rover used: No, was intended for EVA06 but switched to Sprit
Hours: 291.4
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: No
Hours: 295.4
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 62
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Curiosity’s leak on the driver’s side rear tire was visibly deflated, after contacting Mission Support EVA06 team was instructed to switch to another rover.
Summary of Hab operations: Operations were standard.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements: 5:45pm
1) Per formula: 19.6 gallons
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 16.38 gallons
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 394.79
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): Yes, emptied on Sol 05 late night.
Summary of internet: No internet issues
Summary of suits and radios: Suit #2 charging cable is very finicky and did not charge properly last night, regardless of being plugged in. I have found that the best way to ensure it is charging is to keep it in tension in an upwards direction, will keep an eye on it to ensure the suit is adequately charged for EVA07. Mission support identified an anomaly with the TPS link devices, it seems like even though only 3 crew members are on EVA, there is a fourth device shown to be travelling with the group, it seems like Astro_10 is the device that is unknown, as all other devices were assigned to the EVA crew.
Summary of GreenHab operations: No major greenhab operations, Hunter spent some time harvesting and checking on the crops.
WATER USE: 5 gallons
Heater (On or Off): On
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 5-10pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): Scallions, 4 grams
Summary of Science Dome operations: No science dome operations.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): Automatic functions running.
Summary of RAM operations: Spruha spent her morning and late evening in the RAM today working on some rover troubleshooting, Monish did some quick soldering visits throughout the day. Monish and Spruha’s work is still out on the tables in the Hab as there will be continued work for the following days.
Summary of any observatory issues: No issues.
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Is Curiosity cleared for EVA driving? We have not gotten confirmation post rover maintenance today.

[title HSO Beginning Of Mission Checklist- December 8th]

HSO BEGINNING OF MISSION CHECKLIST 2024-2025
Submitted by: _Peter Zoss______
Crew: __305_____
Date: __12-08-2024_____
Part 1
Locate and confirm the emergency escape routes in the Hab are functional and clear:
Stairs (between lower end upper deck) – Confirmed
Emergency window (upper deck, east side) – Confirmed
Commander’s window (located in the commander’s crew quarter) – Confirmed
Part 2
Inventory First Aid kit and note what needs to be refilled:
Inside First Aid mirror:
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
Infrared Thermometer
Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor – batteries were not stored and removed from the device, so I removed them. They were left in the box with the device. The cuff itself only comes in one size, which seems to cover some smaller adults up to the start of larger adults but misses very small and very large adults.
Family Pack Assorted protection Band-Aids—The “Water Block Flex” package is missing. The Flexible Fabric Extra Large package is down to three, while the other three packages still have a decent amount left.
Isopropyl Alcohol from Amazon Basics – bottle about three-quarters full
Isopropyl Alcohol from Equate – bottle about half full
Hydrogen Peroxide – expires December 11th (this coming Wednesday), but is mostly full
Cotton Swabs – the box is over half full
Ibuprofen tables – plenty of packages remaining
Plackers dental floss picks – package almost full still
Disposable face masks – plenty remaining
Unopened Dramamine bottle
Dramamine single packet – expired
6 bandages of multiple sizes – most missing expiration dates
2 rolls of cotton tape
1 Splint
4 first aid guides/references
Inside the American Red Cross First Aid box:
4 gauze dressing pads
1 pair of scissors
1 tweezer
1 BZK Antiseptic Towelette – expired
1 triangular bandage
1 face shield for CPR
1 first aid tape
1 gauze bandage roll – small
1 pair of nitrile exam gloves – not clear what size they are
First Aid Burn Cream – plenty of packs, but expiration not listed
Hand Sanitizer packs – 5
Triple Antibiotic Ointment – 2
Plastic bandages – 3 band-aids
Burn dressing pack – 1
Eye wash plus 2 pads – eye wash bottle is unopened but expired this past August
Instant Cold Compress – box appeared full, but it is wedged in its compartment of the first aid box and would be difficult to remove
1 Bleeding Control Kit
EVA Safety Kit
1 rope
1 splint
1 pair of scissors
1 pen
1 tourniquet
1 emergency compression bandage
1 elastic bandage
1 roll adhesive tape
1 hand sanitizer package
1 pack of large exam gloves
1 triangular bandage
3 emergency thermal blankets
1 dressing package
Alcohol Prep Pads – plenty
Assorted band-aids
BZK Antiseptic Towelette – 2
1 Coalgan pack
1 compressed gauze z-folded
Science Dome First Aid
3 gauze bandages
1 sterile pad
Box of safety pins
1 pair of scissors
1 bag full of exam gloves
1 triangular bandage
1 rescue blanket
Plenty of alcohol prep pads
Part 3
Note any safety issues:
Note any health/environmental issues:
Note any missing or recommended health and safety supplies: An AED would also be a great addition to the supplies, especially given our remote location.

Part 4. Using the attached Safety Equipment Inventory, locate, test and confirm operation of all safety equipment. List any equipment not found and/or missing. See notes on the next page.
The “First Alert Tundra Extinguishes Fires” spray can in the HAB expired on January 24th, 2023.
The fire extinguisher’s service tag in the HAB will also become invalid on January 5th, 2025.
The lower HAB fire extinguisher is set to expire on February 13th, 2025.
The RAM fire extinguisher service tag expires on the 5th of January in 2025.
The Green HAB fire extinguisher service tag expires on the 13th of February in 2025.
None of the intercoms could be heard in the HAB upper deck.
The Science Dome had two spray bottles of the “First Alert Tundra” extinguisher stuff that both expired on February 1st, 2023.
The eye wash bottle in the Science Dome expires this month (12/2024).
The tags on the fire extinguisher in the Science Dome become invalid on February 13th, 2025.

Crew 305 Operations Report 09-12-2024
SOL:01
Name of person filing report: Spruha Vashi
Non-nominal systems: Lighting in Upper Deck Hab, Tunnel tarp hole at intersection
Notes on non-nominal systems: Lighting in Upper Deck Hab has been flickering since last night. Later after it got dark there was a couple seconds where sections of the light went completely out. We have been trying to troubleshoot with the light switch, but it hasn’t seemed to have gotten better. The tarp at the intersection between the observatory and science dome has a large hole at the top and was seen flapping around. This does seem like it is not something I can solve with simple zipties.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA) 256.9
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 95
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours:196.6
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 94
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: We missed collecting this data on EVA01, but did report charge.
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 89
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: We missed collecting this data on EVA01, but did report charge.
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 89
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers:
Curiosity leak has not been monitored today; it was operated however with no issues. I will check on the leak tomorrow during EVA 03.
Summary of Hab operations: No major Hab operations today.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements (collect data for the same time window): 8pm
1) Per formula: 58.815 gallons
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 20.93 gallons
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 491.185 gallons
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): No
Summary of internet: Internet issues this morning during the 8-9am window time, couldn’t get Wifi until 8:30am. Mission support tried to help and Wifi was manually reset in the command center, but that didn’t seem to help. We pressed the SYNC button on the back of the router and that seemed to get things started. Evening time slot worked perfectly.
Summary of suits and radios: All suits and radios functioned properly. I confirmed battery
Summary of GreenHab operations: put notes here
WATER USE: 2 gallons
Heater (On or Off): On
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 5-10pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): Cilantro, 5g
Summary of ScienceDome operations: No operations completed.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): Automatic functions running.
Summary of RAM operations: (Tools used, work done) No RAM operations Completed today
Summary of any observatory issues: No issues
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Main concern is the flickering lights in the upper deck which are not failing but are starting to bother some crew members. However, it is only a matter of comfort at this point. Please advise on tarp issues for the intersection outside of the science dome and observatory.

Crew 305 Operations Report 10-12-2024
SOL:02
Name of person filing report: Spruha Vashi
Non-nominal systems: Power Systems
Notes on non-nominal systems: There was a delay on the switch from solar power to generator, but Mission Support was able to resolve the issue quickly. We did have another loss in power later in the evening but it was resolved quickly by Mission Support as well. Thank you for the assistance! We did find that after the power losses, the main lights on the upper deck of the Hab now do not have any dimming response, the switch only allows for full brightness or off. Upon recent investigation, the lights now go to full brightness only(no dimming) and also are flashing on and off, which is worse than the flickering. We have kept them off for now.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: (before EVA) 257
Beginning charge: (Before EVA) 100
Ending charge: (On return from EVA, before recharging) 76
Currently charging: Yes
Opportunity rover used: Yes
Hours: 196.7
Beginning charge:100
Ending charge: 90
Currently charging: Yes
Curiosity rover used: No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
Perseverance rover used:No
Hours:
Beginning charge:
Ending charge:
Currently charging:
General notes on rovers:
Rovers were driven on EVA03 to Candor Chasma with no issues.

Summary of Hab operations: Power issues in Hab were outlined in the non-nominal systems. All other operations were standard.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements:7pm
1) Per formula: 26.81 gal
2) Smart Home Dashboard:18.24 gal
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 464.375
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): No
Summary of internet: No internet issues today, windows were as scheduled.
Summary of suits and radios: No issues with suits and radios during EVA03.
Summary of GreenHab operations: No major greenhab operations, Hunter spent some time harvesting and checking on the crops.
WATER USE: 5 gallons
Heater (On or Off): On
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 5-10pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams): Cilantro, 5g; Carrot Greens, 160g; Radish Greens; 20g
Summary of ScienceDome operations: No operations.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): Automatic functions running.
Summary of RAM operations: Spruha set up the tables to work on assembling the rover, all materials are still out. Spruha used socket wrenches and allen keys. Rashi began her research of recording tools and materials available in the RAM, she took inventory of tools but replaced all items after use. Monish began work on his sensor overlay, and used the soldering iron and subsequent tools. Monish and Spruha’s work is still out on the tables in the Hab as there will be continued work for the following days.
Summary of any observatory issues: No issues.
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Main concern is the lights in the upper deck hab.

Crew 305 Operations Report 11-12-2024
SOL:03
Name of person filing report: Spruha Vashi
Non-nominal systems: Power Systems
Notes on non-nominal systems: Lost power from generator at 4:50pm, and power continues to still be out.
ROVERS
Spirit rover used: No
Opportunity rover used: No
Curiosity rover used: Yes
Hours: 290.8
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 70
Currently charging: Yes
Perseverance rover used: Yes
Hours: 294.8
Beginning charge: 100
Ending charge: 63
Currently charging: Yes
General notes on rovers: Curiosity leak on the driver side rear tire was visibly inspected and seen to have no issues. Rovers were driven on EVA04 to Candor Chasma with no issues.
Summary of Hab operations: Power issues were outlined in the non-nominal systems. All other operations were standard.
Water Use (please use both methods to estimate water usage)
Time of measurements:5pm
1) Per formula: 5.865
2) Smart Home Dashboard: 16.58
Water (static tank, remaining gallons): 458.51
Static tank pipe heater (on or off): On
Static tank heater (on or off): On
Toilet tank emptied (no or yes): Yes, emptied on Sol 02 night post comms window.
Summary of internet: No internet issues
Summary of suits and radios: No major issues with suits and radios, the crew forgot to put Suit 2 in charging and multiple radios were left on after EVA03. Any radios that were not fully charged were swapped with charged ones, and Suit 2 was confirmed to be usable by the Crew Engineer as voltage and battery still looked adequate. Crew made a plan for future EVAs, members that stay on Comms are responsible for ensuring all equipment is off and charging.
Summary of GreenHab operations: No major greenhab operations, Hunter spent some time harvesting and checking on the crops.
WATER USE: 3.5 gallons
Heater (On or Off): On
Supplemental light (hours of operation): 5-10pm
Harvest (name, weight in grams):
Summary of ScienceDome operations: No operations.
Dual split (Heat or AC, On or Off): Automatic functions running.
Summary of RAM operations: Spruha continued work on the rover and used allen keys primarily for her mechanical assembly. She switched to electrical work and used some of the soldering tools, such as the flux and copper wick as she had her own iron to use. Monish and Spruha’s work is still out on the tables in the Hab as there will be continued work for the following days.
Summary of any observatory issues: No issues.
Summary of health and safety issues: No issues.
Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Main concern is power at this time, we are aware that Mission Support is actively trying to solve the issues.

Date: 11/30/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system, Robotic observatory

Power system: Solar: the battery bank does not hold charge when the sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator: nominal.
Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter and air filter changed on 11/27/2024. Generator hours – 7101.0.
2) Current hours – 7150.5.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 74%
Director Tank: 69%
Intern Tank: 73%
Generator Tank: 41%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 540 gallons
GreenHab – 120 gallons
Outpost tank –400 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No.
Hours: 206.6
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: N/A.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies. To Loa for service.
Crew Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
General notes and comments: N/A.

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: External latch installed on the Engineering airlock door. Smart home dashboard updated.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: External latch installed on the door.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.
Summary of RAM Operations: The roof window is leaking again, it will need to be reworked when winter is over.
Summary of Outpost Operations: Shed was reorganized with two metal racks from the storage. Outpost equipped with its own first aid and trauma kits (location – Director’s trailer).
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Date: 12/6/2024
Name of person filing report: Sergii Iakymov
Reason for Report: Routine
Non-Nominal Systems: Power system, Robotic observatory, Curiosity rover.

Power system:
Solar: the battery bank does not hold charge when sun is down and low on the horizon. Main generator: minor oil leak spotted.
Main generator:
1) Oil, oil filter changed on 12/03/2024. Generator hours – 7200.8.
2) Current hours – 7250.6.

Propane Readings:
Refilled on 12/04/2024
Station Tank: 81%
Director Tank: 83%
Intern Tank: 87%
Generator Tank: 77%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 540 gallons
GreenHab – 190 gallons
Outpost tank –350 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No.
Hours: 206.6
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Curiosity left rear tire is airing out.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies..
Crew Car used and why, where: Not used.
General notes and comments: Equipped with a fire extinguisher and emergency road kit.

Summary of Internet: All nominal.

EVA suits and radios:
Suits: All nominal.
Comms: Two headsets replaced. EVA link charging station with 8 GPS trackers set up in the EVA room.

Campus wide inspection, if action taken, what and why: All nominal.
Summary of Hab Operations: All nominal.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal.
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: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Date: 11/23/2024
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 changed on 11/21/2024. Generator hours – 6995.4.
2) Current hours – 7028.5.

Propane Readings:
Refilled on 11/19/2024
Station Tank: 80%
Director Tank: 79%
Intern Tank: 81%
Generator Tank: 70%

Water: Hab Static Tank – 540 gallons
GreenHab – 140 gallons
Outpost tank –250 gallons

Rovers: Sojourner rover used: Yes. Around MDRS.
Hours: 206.6
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Opportunity – passenger seat replaced.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies. To Loa for service.
Crew Car used and why, where: No.
General notes and comments: Hab car serviced, tires rotated.

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: 5 min parking and two no parking signs installed at the viewing area.
Summary of Hab Operations: Second smart gas alarm installed on the upper deck. EVA safety kit labeled.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All nominal.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.
Summary of RAM Operations: The roof window crack was resealed.
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.