2022-2023 Field Season (#22)

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: 11/30/2024
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: 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.

Date: 11/16/2024
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 and air filter changed. Generator hours – 68638.
2) Current hours – 6912.8.

Propane Readings:
Station Tank: 67%
Director Tank: 54%
Intern Tank: 71%
Generator Tank: 43%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 300 gallons
GreenHab – 130 gallons
Outpost tank –400 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: Yes. Around MDRS.
Hours: 206.6
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: Perseverance, Opportunity – 12v aux receptacles not operational. Tire rotation completed: Curiosity, Perseverance, Spirit, Opportunity. Tire air up completed: all rovers. Sits patched: all rovers, Spirit needs one seat to be replaced. Batteries refill: all rovers.

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: No.
General notes and comments: Hab car needs to be serviced.

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: Final tarp was put on the tunnels. Ground leveled in the tunnels at the GreenHab and SciDome.
Summary of Hab Operations: All upper bank CQ inspected for rats holes.
Summary of GreenHab Operations: All gaps at the ground level patched to prevent rats coming in.
Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.
Summary of RAM Operations: Roof needs an additional coat of paint around its window.
Summary of Outpost Operations: All nominal.
Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.

Date: 11/9/2024
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 picked up and scheduled to be installed next week; station operates on the main inverter and is limited to 5kw during day time; 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 11/06/2024. Generator hours – 6751.3.
2) Current hours – 6799.8.

Propane Readings:
Refilled on 11/04/2024
Station Tank: 71%
Director Tank: 64%
Intern Tank: 76%
Generator Tank: 70%

Water:
Hab Static Tank – 300 gallons
GreenHab – 13 gallons
Outpost tank – 250 gallons

Rovers:
Sojourner rover used: No.
Hours: 206.4
Beginning Charge: 100 %
Ending Charge: 100 %
Currently Charging: Yes
Notes on Rovers: All nominal

Cars:
Hab Car used and why, where: To Hanksville for supplies.
Crew Car used and why, where: From St. George back to the station.
General notes and comments: Hab car needs to be serviced.

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: Malfunctioned security camera replaced and another one installed on the Science Dome.

Summary of Hab Operations: Main heater air filter replaced. Toilet level sensor replaced. Toilet overflow sound alarm installed. Toilet vent replaced.

Summary of GreenHab Operations: Microgreens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, carrots are sprouting. All nominal.

Summary of SciDome Operations: All nominal. Dual split is being turned on every night for heating.

Summary of Observatories Operations: Robotic observatory needs a computer restart.

Summary of RAM Operations: Roof needs an additional coat of paint around its window.

Summary of Outpost Operations: Director trailer storage compartment cleaned and inspected for rat holes.

Summary of Health and Safety Issues: All nominal.