Category: Sol Summary

Crew 208 Sol Summary Report 01-APR-2019

Sol: 4

Summary Title: A Day of 3D Printing, Drones, and Biking (in sim)

Author’s name: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

Crew 208 finished 3D printing our first drone map of MDRS! This map shows the MDRS structures in 3D, including the Hab, Greenhab, Science Dome, connecting tunnels, solar panel array, two observatories, repair access module, and rovers!

Useful things to 3D print at MDRS:
Tripod plate

We compared the performance of standard and new drone controllers in flight tests during our two EVAs today.

Crew HSO + ENG exercised for 1 hour on our bike study.

Crew 208 received their food rations this PM for our mission.

Our Astronomer is now cleared to use the MDRS Robotic Observatory

Look Ahead Plan: Continue bike study data collection in the Hab. Start data collection for thoracentesis study.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: #1: Hab; #2: Hab

Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab, Journalist, EVA Report, EVA Request, Mission Plan

Support Requested: Opportunity rover awaiting repair.

Crew 208 Sol Summary Report 31-MAR-2019

Sol: 3

Summary Title: Welcome to MDRS, NAU!

Author’s name: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

Crew 208 continued to 3D print our drone map.

Crew 208 completed MDRS orientation, rover and spacesuit training today.

Our Crew 208 team photo was a group selfie taken via drone (i.e., a “dronie”).

GHO used Crew 208’s Insta-Pot to prepare a vegetarian lunch meal.

COM gave a tour of MDRS to NAU graduate students from 1400-1600.

XO + ENG + GHO + HSO drove rovers towards Candor Chasma for drone flights today.

XO + David traveled to Hanksville to refill the Greenhab water tank.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue 3D printing maps of MDRS in Hab. Start data collection for thoracentesis study. Begin sim this PM. David to deliver Crew’s 208 food supply on Sol 4.

Anomalies in work: Internet was offline all-day until 2040; Opportunity rover experienced battery overheating on Cactus Road 1104 requiring ATV towing by David.

Weather: Sunny

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: n/a

Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab, HSO Safety Checklist, Journalist, EVA Request

Support Requested: Please repair Opportunity rover

Crew 208 Sol Summary Report 30-MAR-2019

Sol: 2

Summary Title: Welcome to MDRS, Crew 208!

Author’s name: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

GHO arrived yesterday PM.

COM trained GHO on filling out 3D print logs.

Crew 208 completed 3D printing in the Hab today for the thoracentesis training study.

XO continued to process MDRS maps from drone images. GHO prepared 3D print files of our drone maps and started printing our 1st 3D map of MDRS. XO + GHO conducted several drone flights today.

XO + David traveled to Hanksville to refill our water resources at MDRS.

COM trained incoming GHO on GreenHab duties and reports. XO trained incoming ENG on reporting duties.

David drove CrewCar to GJT to meet Crew 208 ENG + HSO + transport to MDRS.

Crew 208 will drive into Hanksville tonight for dinner after reports have been submitted to CAPCOM.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue 3D printing maps of MDRS in Hab. MDRS orientation and training to commence on Sol 2 and finish on Sol 3. COM to give a tour to PS students from 1400-1600 on Sol 3. Begin sim in PM of Sol 3.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: n/a

Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab

Support Requested: None

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Crew 208 Sol Summary Report 29-MAR-2019

Sol: 1

Summary Title: Welcoming Crew 208 GHO to MDRS!

Author’s name: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

COM completed the end of mission food survey for Crew 207 and submitted the Crew 207 Mission Summary to Mission Support.

Crew 208 used one 3D printer in the Hab to prepare for our thoracentesis training study.

XO continues to fulfill ENG duties. COM continues to fulfill GHO duties.

XO travelled to GJT today to bring GHO to MDRS this PM.

Look Ahead Plan: David to drive CrewCar to GJT on Sol 2 to meet Crew 208 ENG + HSO for transport to Bull Mountain Market + MDRS. MDRS orientation and training to commence on Sol 2 and finish on Sol 3. Begin sim in PM of Sol 3.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny with high winds

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: n/a

Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab

Support Requested: None

Cheers,

Julielynn Wong, MD, MPH, FACPM

Sol: 0

Summary Title: There’s No Place Like Home

Author’s name: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

Crew 208 continues 3D printing in the Hab for our thoracentesis training study. One of our 3D printers is not operational.

The following items were identified as useful to 3D print at MDRS:

iPad or iPhone stand to take timelapse videos

COM continues to fulfill GHO duties. XO continues to fulfill ENG duties.

COM has revised activity schedule for Crew 208 based on timelines observed with Crew 207.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue 3D printing in Hab. XO to pick up Crew 208 GHO in GJT on Sol 1. Rest of Crew 208 arrives on Sol 2.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny with high winds

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: n/a

Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab

Support Requested: None

Crew 207 Sol Summary Report 27-MAR-2019

Sol: 11

Summary Title: Self-Replicating Replicators

Author’s name: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

Crew 207 completed their data collection for the bike-powered 3D printing study. Today we used our bike-charged battery to successfully 3D print a tongue depressor out of food-safe, biodegradable plastic and a replacement printer LCD knob out of PETG. Results are now being compiled for remote analysis and manuscript preparation.

Crew 207 continued 3D printing in the Hab today for our thoracentesis training study.

The following items were identified as useful to 3D print at MDRS:

Filament disposal box

COM continues to fulfill GHO duties. XO continues to fulfill ENG duties.

COM will revise activity schedule for Crew 208 based on timelines observed with Crew 207.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue 3D printing in Hab. Will rehearse additional drone controller flight testing for Crew 208. Plan to visit Hanksville tomorrow (Sol 0 for Crew 208) to gather materials in preparation for arrival of Crew 208.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny with high winds

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: n/a

Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab

Support Requested: None

Crew 207 Sol Summary Report 26-Mar-2019

Sol: 10

Summary Title: A Day of Rest and Solitude

Author’s name: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

Crew 207 continued 3D printing in the Hab today. We began printing on our third 3D printer today.

The following items were identified as useful to 3D print at MDRS:

Funnels (small and large)

COM has taken over GHO duties. XO has taken over ENG duties.

Look Ahead Plan: Continue 3D printing in Hab. Complete data collection for bike study. Prepare for arrival of Crew 208.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Status

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA: n/a

Reports to be filed: Operations, Greenhab

Support Requested: None

Summary Title : Day #9 (Out of Sim)

Author : Julielynn Wong

Mission Status : All nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

COM continued data collection for the thoracentesis and bike-powered 3D printing studies.

COM + XO continued 3D printing items in Level 1 of the Hab.

ENG + GHO signed out their duties to XO + COM.

ENG + GHO conducted testing of the new drone controller, completed surveys, and submitted qualitative feedback to manufacturer.

XO transported ENG/Astronomer + GHO/Journalist to GJT this PM.

Look ahead plan : Continue 3D printing projects, drone flight mapping, drone controller testing, and data collection for bike-powered 3D printing studies.

Anomalies in work : None

Weather : Sunny

Crew physical status : Fine

EVA : Drone flight testing in PM.

Reports to be filed : Operations, GreenHab, Astronomy

Support Requested : None

Summary Title : Day #8 (Out of Sim)

Author : Julielynn Wong

Mission Status : All nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

Last night, Crew 207 successfully completed our check-out inspection with David. COM continued data collection for the thoracentesis study.

This AM XO transported HSO + SCI to GJT. ENG + GHO hiked up to the North Ridge to observe fossils.

COM continued 3D printing items in Level 1 of the Hab.

Look ahead plan : Continue drone flight mapping + data collection for thoracentesis and bike-powered 3D printing studies. COM to begin inputting thoracentesis study data values for remote analysis and manuscript preparation. XO to transport ENG + GHO to GJT in PM on Sol 9.

Anomalies in work : None

Weather : Sunny

Crew physical status : Fine

EVA : Drone mapping flights in AM out of sim.

Reports to be filed : Operations, GreenHab

Support Requested : None

Summary Title: Day #7 of Sim

Author: Julielynn Wong

Mission Status: All nominal

Sol Activity Summary:

Yesterday evening, COM continued data collection for the thoracentesis study.

This morning’s EVA successfully completed two additional drone mapping flights of MDRS. This afternoon’s EVA completed flight testing of a square (60 feet) flight pattern at an altitude of 20 feet using a traditional and new drone controller by two drone pilots. The third pilot conducted a habitat roof inspection with the new controller.

A post-flight survey was completed.

HSO + SCI continued 3D printing items in Level 1 of the Hab and tested their 3D printed labware in the Science Dome.

Look ahead plan: Clean up MDRS this evening for inspection. We will break sim tomorrow and transport two crew members (HSO + SCI) to GJT on Sol 8. ENG + GHO to depart on Sol 10. Mission summary to follow later on this week.

Anomalies in work: None

Weather: Sunny

Crew physical status: Fine

EVA: AM: Drone mapping PM: Drone controller testing

Reports to be filed: Operations, GreenHab, Journalist, EVA Report, Research Report

Support Requested: None