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EVA Report – May 04th

Sol 12 Crew 193 EVA 20&21 Summary
Earth-Date 4MAY2018

EVA 20
EVA Gold Crew Members – Gold 000 (CO Patil-Sabale) / Gold 003 (CE Attig) / Gold 005 (CGA Shear)

EVA Objectives – Summary
1. Exploration of Green Valley and Mid Ridge Planitia – Accomplished
2. EVA Comfort, Well-Being, Safety and Optimization Study / Raw data https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pNDiGBouePuf31RkFAB77tFu0j7F9bLrwJvV6YggeAk/edit?usp=sharing

Issues/Mitigation
• None

ATVs/Rovers Used
• Red ATV
• Blue ATVs 1 & 3

Safety Measures & Preparation
• Sunscreen/Sun protection – Yes/Medical Exemptions for UV eye-protection provided • Adequate hydration – Yes
• Adequate protection – Flightsuit/footwear/visor/glove precautions – Yes Sol 12 Crew 193 EVA 20&21 Summary
Earth-Date 4MAY2018

EVA 21
EVA Gold Crew Members – Gold001 (XO Campbell) / Gold 004 (HSO Pandya)

EVA Objectives – Summary
1. Exploration of Dinosaur Quarry and Lith Canyon – Accomplished
2. EVA Comfort, Well-Being, Safety and Optimization Study / Raw data https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pNDiGBouePuf31RkFAB77tFu0j7F9bLrwJvV6YggeAk/edit?usp=sharing

Issues/Mitigation
• This EVA was cut short an hour early due to high temperatures. All objectives were achieved.
• The rovers were used instead of the ATVs because the ATVs were too low on fuel.

ATVs/Rovers Used
• Deimos & Spirit rovers

Safety Measures & Preparation
• Sunscreen/Sun protection – Yes/Medical Exemptions for UV eye-protection provided • Adequate hydration – Yes
• Adequate protection – Flightsuit/footwear/visor/glove precautions – Yes

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Science Report – May 04th

Here is the Science Report for 4 May 2018
Crew 193 – PHEnOM Gold Crew
Submitted by XO/Science Officer Doug Campbell

1. Emergency EVAC EVA: No further emergency evacuation locations were scouted.

2. Sunspot and Solar Flare Monitoring: One solar flare was spotted today on the sun’s southwestern side.

3. Shortwave Texting on EVA’s: Beartooth devices are still not working and were not taken on EVA today.

4. GPS Route Measurements: Both EVAs today took the GPS with them to track their routes for their PHEnOM colleague.

5. Waterless dish cleaning: Bacteria growth and monitoring came to an end today. The study showed promising results regarding the use of UV and a cloth to clean dishes on mars without the use of water.

6. The MAG (Maximum Absorbency Garment) utilization study: The study has been scrapped. Results will be from blue crew only.

7. Spacesuit Helmet Fogging: Study has been discontinued after 7 days of data collection.

8. Crew Comfort, Health and Safety on EVA: Final measurements were taken for all crew members during EVA today. Analysis of the data will occur after the mission is completed.

Thanks,
Doug
Crew 193 XO and Science Officer

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Operations Report – May 04th

SOL: 12

Name of person filing report: David Attig

Non-nominal systems: Two piece suits still need straps adjusted for neck ring. Generator/inverter/charger. One piece suit #10.

Notes on non-nominal systems: The generator still appears to not be charging the batteries at night (only powering the HAB). Shannon is having a look, this should not affect our operations (particularly with the days being so long now).

Generator (hours run): 8:45 pm to 7:25 am.

Solar— SOC 60 % (Before generator is run at night)

Diesel – 60 %

Propane – 60 psi.

ATV Fuel (Ethanol free gasoline) – 0 gallons.

Water (trailer) – 30 gallons.

Water (static) – 285 gallons

Trailer to Static Pump used – no

Water (loft) – Static to Loft Pump used – yes

Water Meter: 134635.2

Toilet tank emptied: no
Date last emptied: May 2

ATV’s (Honda, 300, 350.1, 350.2, 350.3): Honda, 350.1, 350.3

ATV Oil Checked?: No

ATV Oil Added?: No

ATV Fuel Used: 0 Gallons

# Hours the ATVs were Used today: 2.5

Notes on ATVs: 350.2 is out of service, due to a previous issue. Honda has a hole in the seat. 300 would not start, there is a grinding or clicking sound, as if teeth are broken off of the starter or flywheel.

Deimos rover used: Yes
Hours: 125.6
Beginning charge: 100%
Ending charge: 73 %
Currently charging: Yes

Sojourner rover used: ASSIGNED TO DIRECTOR
Hours: Unknown
Beginning charge: N/A
Ending charge: N/A
Currently charging: N/A

Spirit rover used: Yes
Hours: 35.8
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: 86 %
Currently charging: Yes

Opportunity rover used: No
Hours: 34.2
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: N/A %
Currently charging: No

Curiosity rover used: No
Hours: 29.8
Beginning charge: 100 %
Ending charge: N/A %
Currently charging: No

Hab Car used?: No
Where was Hab Car used?: N/A
Why was Hab Car used?: N/A

General notes and comments: Supported two EVAs today.

Summary of internet: We’re out, same as normal.

Summary of suits and radios: Still work to do on two piece suits (straps). Suit # 7 failed during the final EVA today; fans got stuck in shroud and released magic smoke.

Summary of Hab operations: Super nominal.

Summary of GreenHab operations: Watered twice.

Summary of ScienceDome operations: Dishwasher experiment concluding.

Summary of RAM operations: Outreach video created in RAM today.

Summary of health and safety issues: None to report

Questions, concerns and requests to Mission Support: Our garbage is ready to be picked up (both burnable and non burnable). We would also like more ATV fuel (ethanol free gasoline).

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Greenhab Report – May 04th

GreenHab Report

Date: 4May2018

Environmental control: Ambient with door open in the afternoon

Shade cloth: on

Fan: Briefly

Average temperatures: 26.9℃
Low: 15.3℃
High: 46.8℃

Hours of supplemental light: None

Changes to crops: Jedi-like. The life force is strong with these ones.

Daily water usage for crops: 9 Gallons

Time(s) of watering for crops: Twice: at 0915 and again at 1830.

Morning research observations: The plants seemed to be humming the ‘Imperial March’

Changes to research plants: None

Aquaponics: None

Narrative: Grow or not grow. There is not ‘try.’

Support/supplies needed: Light-sabres.

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Commander Report – May 04th

Commander Report
Anima Patil-Sabale
Mission Sol 12 (Earth Day May the 4th, 2018)

May The Forth Be With You!

It’s been a beautiful sol on Mars today. With our EVA’s completing as planned, the crew cleans up to leave no trace and packs for home with mixed feelings. It’s been a successful mission, our research and exploration went as planned and have been fruitful.

The crew has maintained a fine balance of work hard and play hard. Every one played their role to the T. As is bound to happen with a crew of highly accomplished individuals, we have been successful at mitigating minor ups and downs in crew dynamics through open discussions at our debriefing meetings. We have in fact used them to develop our strengths, work on our weaknesses and evolve as individuals as well as a team.

This has been my second time commanding a mission. It has been a similar yet different experience; I have been able to apply lessons learned from the previous mission to this mission and I have had an opportunity to evolve my leadership skills while adapting to newer and different situations.

It’s been a privilege to serve as Commander to this stellar crew. Looking forward to continuing our work to advance Mars colonization and space exploration together, beyond this mission.

Our XO, and our scientist, you will find him in the science dome Our Engineer, he fixes all things broken, in this Martian home Our Doctor, she’s the best, she keeps us safe and sound
Our Astronomer, captures the sun in action, during each observatory round A Commander couldn’t ask for a better crew for this Martian mission
With all our goals accomplished we bring this mission to a successful completion!

Thank you for all your support and for being with us every sol Mission Support and Mission Control! It’s been great working with you.

Signing off for this sol and this mission,

Warm Regards,
Anima Patil-Sabale
Commander, (Gold 00), Crew #193
Mars Desert Research Station

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Commander Report – 03 May 2018

Commander Report
Anima Patil-Sabale
Mission Sol 11 (Earth Day May 3rd, 2018)

With only a day left in our mission, we are a bit disappointed we missed the opportunity for our exploration EVA’s two days in a row. We hope to make the best of our EVA window tomorrow.

Weather on Mars has been unpredictable, keeping us inbound for an entire sol.

We had some interstellar visitors today, a group of young, future space explorers.
Our sol was spent interacting with them, giving them a tour of the Mars Desert Research Station facilities here and addressing their curiosities about space travel and living on Mars.

Instilling inspiration and arousing curiosity in young minds is a mission all astronauts love, so it was a great experience enjoyed by the crew and our visitors.

As we approach our last sol on Mars, we work on summarizing all the work that we have done during this mission and look forward to making the best of our last sol here on Mars tomorrow. For now, we spend a relaxed evening enjoying a Thai style dinner and maybe catching up on our last movie on Mars.

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Astronomy Report – 03 May 2018

Astronomy Report

Name: Eric Shear

Crew: 193
Date: May 3, 2018

Sky Conditions: Clear until about noon, heavy clouds in the afternoon.

Wind Conditions: Low

Observation Start Time: 1100

Observation End Time: 1500

Summary:

No pictures were taken with the camera today, because we hosted a group of schoolkids on a tour of the entire campus, including Musk. The astronomer set up the telescope to track the sun and each kid was allowed to look through it. There were two subgroups of kids, one at around 1130 and the other at around 1430.

After the kids left, the astronomer closed up the observatory because of threatening rain.

Objects Viewed: Sun

Problems Encountered:

Clouds began to obscure the sun during the second viewing.

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Sol Summary Report – 03 May 2018

Sol 11

Summary Title: Sol Close to the End

Author: Doug Campbell, Executive Officer and Science Officer

Mission Status: Nominal

Sol Activity Summary: The entire day was spent touring around a class of 30 middle schoolers from Colorado. They viewed the Hab, the Green Hab, the Science Dome, and the Musk Observatory. They children had several good questions that our crew was able to discuss with them. They were excited about the possibilities of travelling to mars and becoming astronauts in the future! The crew enjoyed the time with the class but also long for the exploration of EVAs as they were cancelled yesterday due to rain. We intend on completing our final crew EVAs of this mission tomorrow.

Look Ahead Plan:

Tomorrow is our final day in simulation on Mars. We are looking forward to two EVAs, getting the hab ready for handover on Saturday and finishing our final reports.

Anomalies in work: None to report today, but the mud has now returned.

Weather: Partly cloudy in AM, cloudy in the PM with rain.

Crew Physical Status: Nominal

EVA:

No EVAs were completed today due to the touring class from Colorado.

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Science Report – 03 May 2018

1. Emergency EVAC EVA: No EVAs occurred today due to visit from an elementary school class.

2. Sunspot and Solar Flare Monitoring: No pictures were taken with the camera today, because we hosted a group of school kids on a tour of the entire campus.

3. Shortwave Texting on EVA’s: No EVAs occurred today due to visit from an elementary school class.

4. GPS Route Measurements: No EVAs occurred today due to visit from an elementary school class.

5. Waterless dish cleaning: Bacteria growth and monitoring will continue over the last two days of the mission. The study is continuing to show promising results regarding the use of UV and a cloth to clean dishes on mars without the use of water.

6. The MAG (Maximum Absorbency Garment) utilization study: The study has been scrapped. Results will be from blue crew only.

7. Spacesuit Helmet Fogging: Study has been discontinued after 7 days of data collection.

8. Crew Comfort, Health and Safety on EVA: No EVAs occurred today due to visit from an elementary school class.