Crew 98 Log Book for January 25, 2011
Photos of the dayCommander's Check-InVirgiliu Pop Reporting Crew Physical Status: Excellent
Commander's ReportVirgiliu Pop Reporting (NOTE FROM MISSION SUPPORT: Sept 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate day... but obviously that holiday was today on Mars. This could be the start of something big!)
Engineering ReportHaritina Mogosanu Reporting Generator/Electricity:Kitty (Diesel Generator) (Used? Yes/No): used Honey (Gas Generator) (Used? Yes/No): not used Battery Charge Level:? 29.5 V everstart 34.4 V armor plate 40.3 V green Notes/Comments (include how many generator runs, approximately when, and any times you needed to turn the generator on/off): 1 generator run all day ok Fuel Status: Diesel (Full/0.75/0.5/0.25/Empty):1/2 Propane Tank (Full/0.75/0.5/0.25/Empty):30% Gasoline Tank (Full/0.75/0.5/0.25/Empty):1 containers full x 5 gallons Notes/Comments: Oil: not checked DG said to leave it on him Kitty Oil Quantity (# of Quarts in storage):2.5 gal Honey Oil Quantity (# of Quarts in storage):3 gal ATV Oil Quantity (# of Quarts in storage):on the engineering work bench 2 x 946 ml Car Oil Quantity (# of Quarts in storage):where is it? Water Status: Outside Potable Water Tank Level (inches from bottom): 11 Trailer Potable Water Tank Level (inches from bottom): almost full Hab Potable Water Tank Level (inches from bottom): 12 Potable Water Meter Reading: 412841 Notes/Comments: GreenHab: Condition of plants in Tank 1: plants dead Condition of plants in Tank 2: very poor Condition of plants in Tank 3: improving Greenhab notes/ comments: Observatory: Telescope Used? (Yes/no) yes Observatory Notes: Telescope underwent realigning and reinforcing as follows: We removed the telescope tube off the dove tail and placed it securely on the ground. DG cut the faulty bolt and then removed the mount. The inside part of the BOLT was broken and DG welded a new one. We measured north by Polaris (as instructed by Peter) and double checked it with the magnetic compass, computed the variation of 14E (data taken from Hanksville airport) of it. It looked that if we only pulled the main pier sideways a little bit we would be able to get the orientation so we decided to give it a go without drilling new holes. (this was also based on the fact that after looking inside the pier upon opening it, DG realised that he did not have the proper tools for redrilling properly aligned bolts. ) We placed the electonics pier and the counterweights and strenghtened the bolts back on the main pier. We put the telescope back on the dove -tail, balanced it in RA and Dec. We leveled the pier. Tonight I'll polar align it and see how it tracks etc. Please keep all your fingers crossed! Transportation: Hab Car (NOT RENTAL) Used (yes/no):Yes Oil Checked (yes/no):No Tire Status:not checked Odometer at end of day:-123233 Notes/Comments on Hab Car: ATV 1 (Opportunity): Used: y/n y Oil Checked: y/n y Fuel Consumed: filled Tire Status:checked Comments: ATV 2 (Spirit): Used: y/n y Oil Checked: y/n y Fuel Consumed:replaced Tire Status:checked Comments: ATV 3 (Viking I): Used: y/n n Oil Checked: y/n n Fuel Consumed: replaced Tire Status: not checked Comments: started ATV 4 (Viking II): Used: y/n y Oil Checked: y/n y Fuel Consumed: replaced Tire Status: checked Comments: Heating and Ventilation: Thermostat setting upstairs (Farenheit): 65 Actual temperature upstairs (Farenheit): 75 Thermostat setting downstairs (Farenheit): 55 Actual temperature downstairs (Farenheit): 65 Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Notes/comments on internet/computers?: cleaned the glass on the front of the camera and reset the computer. General Engineering 1. Notes/Comments: DG was here again and made major repairs to the plumbing and the insulation as you may know. 2. We bought a new green laser pointer that we wish to donate for the Musk Observatory. This will come in handy for both visual observing as well as alignments of the telescope. 3. The hand control of the telescope has been previously dropped on the floor. I am basing this affirmation on the fact that when i first used it, the scrren was croocked and I was mentioning in a previous email to Peter that the display went off; DG brougt a new adaptor as we thought that happened due to power fluctuations. Last night the screen went off again and came back to life after I pressed on it so I tightened up the screws. It works for now but it needs looking at it and glueing back the LCD screen. EVA 17 ReportHaritina Mogosanu Reporting Time: 16.00-18.30
Cook's ReportBeatrice Gilea Reporting 1a) Today was - a non-cooking day 1b) Was today a special day celebrated at the main meal with special food or activity? - No 2) List the foods served at today's main meal (usually the evening meal), giving full names of each. - Texas BBQ Chicken with Beans 3) List any main meal foods not finished by the crew (leftovers stored for later use or discarded) - 2 servings Texas BBQ Chicken with Beans discarded 4) Recipes: - None 5) Comments/questions for the food study investigators - The crew didn't like the food, except Virgil and Dragos who found it acceptable |
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Crew 98 Log Book for January 25, 2011
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