Crew 167 EVA Reports

EVAs labeled with "A" were completed by crew A; EVAs labeled with "B" were completed by crew B.

April 3, 2016: EVA 1A

Crew members: Commander April Andreas, Engineer Jonathan Beechner, and Executive Officer Clark Overman

Locations:

12 N 518172 4250624 (sand dunes)

12 N 518832 4251144 (mass wasting)

12 N 518911 4251602 (desert pavement)

12 N 518535 4253343 (hoodoo)

12 N 518158 4253775 (creek bed)

12 N 517738 4254864 (gypsum fields)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 11:30 am depart – 02:00 pm return

Purpose: Orientation EVA. Teach students about sample collecting, navigation, and communication. Also identify major landmarks to get bearings and provide some geological background about the area.

Summary:

We started the EVA a little late since the hand-off and orientation took a bit longer than expected. We tried bringing the ham radio extended antenna on the EVA, but it didn’t seem to improve communication. We went to locations to specifically look at ancient sand dunes, mass wasting, desert pavement, a hoodoo, an active creek bed, and gypsum fields. We were very excited to see one or two fossilized bivalves in the creek bed, and were overwhelmed by the sheer number of those same fossils at the gypsum fields.

April 3, 2016: EVA 2A

Crew 167A EVA #2 Report

Crew members: Chemist Amanda Sansom, Biologist Jesse Stanford, and Astronomer Dakota Clayton

Locations:

12 N 518172 4250624 (sand dunes)

12 N 518832 4251144 (mass wasting)

12 N 518911 4251602 (desert pavement)

12 N 518535 4253343 (hoodoo)

12 N 518158 4253775 (creek bed)

12 N 517738 4254864 (gypsum fields)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 3:00 pm depart – 5:30 pm return

Purpose: Orientation EVA. Teach students about sample collecting, navigation, and communication. Major landmarks were identified to acclimate ourselves to the area.

Summary:

We started the EVA at the sand dunes where we learned about strata. We spent some time learning about hoodoos and their formation. The creek bed had many marine fossils. Pictures were taken. The gypsum field was beautiful. Before driving back to the hab we spent a few minutes looking and learning about Henry Mountain.

April 4, 2016: EVA 3A

Crew members: Engineer Jonathan Beechner, Chemist Amanda Sansom, and Astronomer Dakota Clayton

Locations:

12 N 518524 4249129 (sandstone/hoodoo)

12 N 519235 4251489 (canyon)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 8:30 am depart – 11:00 am return

Purpose: Geology EVA. Expose students to doing geology field work while staying “in-sim.” Follow a predetermined path and stop at specific waypoints to make observations or complete various tasks.

Summary:

At our first stop, we examined pieces of sandstone. This examination consisted of measuring the diameter of various rocks, examining clasts, and using a color chart to identify the rocks’ characteristics. Next, we used a Brunton compass to obtain the strike and dip of the cap rock on a hoodoo located at the site. Everyone got excited and wanted to try their hand at the compass. At the second stop, we performed the same analyses on the various rock layers in the canyon. We returned well, safe, and informed.

April 4, 2016: EVA 4A

Crew members: Executive Officer Clark Overman, Commander April Andreas, and Biologist Jesse Stanford

Locations:

12 N 518524 4249129 (sedimentary rock field)

12 N 519235 4251489 (ancient Fluvial Area)

ATV: 1, 2, 3

Time: 13:34 departure - 15:43 pm return

Purpose: Geology EVA.  Teach students about sedimentary rocks, deposition, lithification, and examination of the regolith.  Perform Monsell Soil Color analysis, use Brunton Compass to determine strike and dip.  Collect soil samples for analysis using sieving at the lab.

Summary:

The EVA started on time. The locations for this EVA were chosen in order to study different kinds of geologic structures and the methods by which they were created. The many different colors of rock provide clues as to what kind of mineral resources could be available in this region of Mars. Crew members returned safely to the Hab and all equipment was accounted for.

April 5, 2016: EVA 5A

Crew Members: Commander April Andreas, Biologist Jesse Stanford, Astronomer Dakota Clayton

Locations:

12 N 518327 4249650

12 N 520672 4251110

12 N 521015 4251269

ATV: 1, 2, 3

Time: 13:30 departure - 16:30 return.

Purpose:

To collect soil samples from the stated locations.

Summary:

Soil Samples were collected from points 1, 4, and 5. Sample sites 2 and 3 were not visited due to time constraints.\

April 6, 2016: EVA 6A

Crew members: Chemist Amanda Sansom, Biologist Jesse Stanford, and Astronomer Dakota Clayton

Locations:

12 N 518277 4249548 (Big Boulder Corner)

12 N 520446 4251115 (Candor Chasma)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 8:30 pm depart – 1:00 pm return

Purpose: Chemistry EVA. To expose students to doing chemistry field work while staying “in-sim.”

Summary:

We started the EVA at Big Boulder Corner. Here we evaluated rocks with a Geiger counter to assess for radiation. Radiation was not found on over 5 rocks. Next we went to the Candor Chasma to collect water samples. Water was not located in this area although several moist areas were identified under rocks. Gypsum was evaluated and the students discussed that you can make water from gypsum if needed. There were no samples brought back for evaluation due to the lack of water.

April 7, 2016: EVA 7A

Crew members: Engineer Jonathan Beechner, Commander April Andreas, and Executive Officer Clark Overman

Locations:

12 N 518090 4250453 (RMR site)

ATV: none

Time: 1:30 PM depart – 2:30 PM return

Purpose: RMR EVA. The Rock Mass Rating EVA is important for scouting suitable places for caves or tunnels, which can provide long-term shelter from conditions like weather, and radiation on Mars. The following six parameters are used to classify a rock mass using the RMR system:

* Uniaxial compressive strength of rock material

* Rock Quality Designation

* Spacing of Discontinuities

* Groundwater Conditions

* Orientation of Discontinuities

Summary:

We left the hab at 1:44 PM. I navigated the team to the site described in the RMR EVA packet. We arrived at the site at 1:52 PM. April collected the data needed, and Clark wrote down her measurements. We left the site at 2:26 PM and arrived back at the hab at 2:37 PM.

April 8, 2016: EVA 8A

Crew members: April Andreas, Jonathan Beechner, and Clark Overman

Locations:

12 N 518277 4249548 (skipped)

12 N 520446 4251115 (Candor Chasma)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 9:30 pm depart – 1:00 pm return

Purpose: Chemistry EVA. To expose students to doing chemistry field work while staying “in-sim.”

Summary:

Due to a desire to spend more time in Candor, we skipped the stop at Big Boulder Corner, and went straight to Candor. We did not find any water either, but found a great deal of gypsum. Our crew laments that we do not have a formally-trained botanist on our crew, since the plant life in Candor is so very interesting. We saw all kinds of Martian wildlife, including lizards, birds, and a few scampering creatures. In preparation for this EVA, some red Gatorade got on one of the packs. We got it “mostly clean” with hand soap and aggressive scrubbing, but it’s probably going to need some more enthusiastic reagents. Please advise.

April 8, 2016: EVA 9A

Crew Members: Biologist Jesse Stanford, Astronomer Dakota Clayton, HSO Amanda Sansom

Locations:

12 N 518593 4253287

12 N 517168 4254785

12 N 516030 4254568

ATV: 1, 2, 3

Time: 13:00 departure - 15:30 return.

Purpose:

To collect soil samples from the stated locations.

Summary:

Soil Samples were successfully taken from all proposed sample sites.

April 10, 2016: EVA 1B

Crew members: Commander Karen Rucker, Geologist Jonathan Beechner, and Chemist Victoria LaBarre

Locations:

12 N 518172 4250624 (sand dunes)

12 N 518832 4251144 (mass wasting)

12 N 518911 4251602 (desert pavement)

12 N 518535 4253343 (hoodoo)

12 N 518158 4253775 (creek bed)

12 N 517738 4254864 (gypsum fields)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 09:30 am depart – 12:00 pm return

Purpose: Orientation EVA. Teach students about sample collecting, navigation, and communication. Also identify major landmarks to get bearings and provide some geological background about the area.

Summary:

We started the EVA a little early since we were up and ready to go. We went to locations to specifically look at ancient sand dunes, mass wasting, desert pavement, a hoodoo, an active creek bed, and gypsum fields. We were able to see some fossilized bivalves in the creek bed, and were delighted at the numerous amounts of gypsum at the gypsum fields.

April 10, 2016: EVA 2B

Crew members: Karen Rucker, Otsmar Villarroel, Jonathan Beechner

Location:

12 N 518277 4249548

12 N 520446 4251115

ATV: 1,2,3

Time: Departure at 08:30 a.m.

Duration: 2h to 2h30.

Purposes:

Chemistry EVA. Teach students about using the Geiger counter to identify background radiation. Also have students collect a water sample for analysis back at the hab.

Goal: Complete the Chemistry EVA.

EvaPlan Report

04/11/2016

Anonymous

Point0: 0

Point0 East: 518230

Point0 North: 4250725

Purpose0: home

Point1 Away: 12 N 518277 4249548

Purpose1: Identify potential background radiation sources

Point2 Away: 12 N 520446 4251115

Purpose2: Collect water sample

Eva Number: 3

Go Rogue: no

Route Change:

Lead Name: Karen Rucker

Suit Num One:

Atv Num One: 1

Navi Name: Jonathan Beechner

Suit Num Two: 1

Atv Num Two: 3

Three Name: Otsmar Villarroel

Suit Num Three: 2

Atv Num Three: 2

Depart Time: 08:30

April 11, 2016: EVA 3B

Crew members: Karen Rucker, Jonathan Beechner, and Otsmar Villarroel

Locations:

12 N 518277 4249548 (skipped)

12 N 520446 4251115 (Candor Chasma)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 9:00 am depart – 11:30 am return

Purpose: Chemistry EVA. To expose students to doing chemistry field work while staying “in-sim.”

Summary: Due to a desire to spend more time in Candor, like crew 167A, we skipped the stop at Big Boulder Corner and went straight to Candor. We did not find any water either, but also found a great deal of gypsum. We were surprised by the amount of green vegetation down in the canyon. We observed lizards, birds, and found evidence of nesting by some unknown creatures.

April 11, 2016: EVA 4B

Crew members: Otsmar Villarroel, Jonathan Beechner, Victoria LaBarre

Location:

12 N 518564 4249159

ATV: 1,2,3

Time: Departure at 09:30 a.m.

Duration: 2h to 2h30.

Purposes:

Geology EVA. Teach students about sedimentary rocks, deposition, lithification, and examination of the regolith. Perform Monsell Soil Color analysis, use Brunton Compass to determine strike and dip.

Goal: Complete the Geology EVA.

EvaPlan Report

04/11/2016

Anonymous

Point0: 0

Point0 East: 518230

Point0 North: 4250725

Purpose0: home

Point1 Away: 12 N 518564 4249159

Purpose1: Examine regolith, soil color charts, strike and dip measurements

Eva Number: 4

Go Rogue: no

Route Change:

Lead Name: Otsmar Villarroel

Suit Num One: 4

Atv Num One: 1

Navi Name: Jonathan Beechner

Suit Num Two: 1

Atv Num Two: 2

Three Name: Victoria LaBarre

Suit Num Three: 2

Atv Num Three: 3

Depart Time: 09:30

April 12, 2016: EVA 5B

Crew members: Jonathan Beechner, Victoria LaBarre, and Otsmar Villarroel

Locations:

12 N 518524 4249129 (sandstone/hoodoo)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 10:00 am depart – 11:00 am return

Purpose: Geology EVA. Expose students to doing geology field work while staying “in-sim.” Follow a predetermined path and stop at a specific waypoint to make observations or complete various tasks.

Summary:

EVA departure was slightly delayed due to the arrival of the San Francisco Film Society crew. During the EVA, we examined pieces of sandstone and used a Brunton compass to obtain the strike and dip of the cap rock on a hoodoo located at the site. Everyone was able to learn and demonstrate how to use the compass. The SFFS crew filmed us doing this and also interviewed us “in-sim” through the use of HAM radios.

April 12, 2016: EVA 6B

Crew members: Otsmar Villarroel, Drew Canham, Jaxom Hartman

Location:

12 N 520446 4251115

ATV: 1,2,3

Time: Departure at 08:30 a.m.

Duration: 2h to 2h30.

Purposes:

Chemistry EVA. Teach students about using the Geiger counter to identify background radiation. Also have students collect a water sample for analysis back at the hab.

Goal: Complete the Chemistry EVA.

EvaPlan Report

04/13/2016

Anonymous

Point0: 0

Point0 East: 518230

Point0 North: 4250725

Purpose0: home

Point1 Away: 12 N 520446 4251115

Purpose1: Collect water sample; identify potential background radiation sources

Eva Number: 5

Go Rogue: no

Route Change:

Lead Name: Otsmar Villarroel

Suit Num One: 4

Atv Num One: 1

Navi Name: Drew Canham

Suit Num Two: 1

Atv Num Two: 3

Three Name: Jaxom Hartman

Suit Num Three: 2

Atv Num Three: 2

Depart Time: 08:30

April 12, 2016: EVA 7B

Crew members: Jonathan Beechner, Jaxom Hartman

Location:

12 N 518230 4250725 (outside the hab)

Time: Departure at 01:30 p.m.

Duration: 1h.

Purposes:

Take measurements of structures outside the hab. These measurements will be used to model the hab in 3D which will be used in Jonathan Beechner’s research project.

Goal:

Take and record measurements of the front stairs, the side supports, the back tank, and the back stairs. All measurements will be in meters/centimeters.

EvaPlan Report

04/13/2016

Point0:12 N 518230 4250725

Purpose0:Take measurements

Eva Number:6

Go Rogue:no

Route Change:None

Lead Name:

Jonathan Beechner

Suit Num One: 1

Atv Num One:NA

Two Name: Jaxom Hartman

Suit Num Two:2

Atv Num Two: NA

April 13, 2016: EVA 8B

Crew members: Jonathan Beechner, Victoria LaBarre, Jaxom Hartman

Locations:

12 N 518230 4250725 (outside the hab)

ATV: None

Time: 1:45 pm depart – 2:45 pm return

Purpose: Take measurements of structures outside the hab. These measurements will be used to model the hab in 3D which will be used in Jonathan Beechner’s research project.

Summary:

We left late for the EVA because I lost track of time after lunch. However, we still finished within a reasonable time. Jaxom took the opportunity to do his engineering rounds while Victoria and I measured, sketched, and photographed the various parts of the hab’s exterior. I believe the measurements will be sufficient to use in my VR project.

April 13, 2016: EVA 9B

Crew members: Otsmar Villarroel, Drew Canham, Jaxom Hartman

Locations:

12 N 520446 4251115 (Candor Chasma)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 9:00 am depart – 11:30 am return

Purpose: Chemistry EVA. To expose students to doing chemistry field work while staying “in-sim.”

Summary:

No water or radiation was detected. For fauna, we observed a rabbit, lizards, birds, and found what appeared to be several nests, probably by a small mammal. Flora observed were flowers, grass, trees, cacti and brush. There were also many varieties of gypsum.

April 13, 2016: EVA 10B

Crew members: Jonathan Beechner, Victoria LaBarre, Otsmar Villarroel

Location:12 N 517738 4254864

ATV: 1,2,3

Time: Departure at 9:30 a.m.

Duration: 2h to 2h30.

Purposes:

The Emergency Medical Service Rover (EMSR) is a robot designed and programmed to retrieve an injured astronaut out on an EVA at Mars and bring him or her back to the Hab for medical assistance. This EVA will simulate a situation in which the EMSR will perform this task while driven by a human driver. The injured astronaut is a Barbie that the EMSR will go, lift up into an operating deck and then driver back to the Hab.

Goal: To test the effects a Human Driver has on the EMSR’s patient retrieval time.

EvaPlan Report

04/14/2016

Anonymous

Point0:0

Point0 East:518230

Point0 North:4250725

Purpose0:home

Point1 Away:12 N 517738 4254864

Purpose1:Test the effects a Human Driver has on the EMSR’s patient retrieval time

Eva Number:7

Go Rogue:no

Route Change:

Lead Name:

Victoria LaBarre

Suit Num One:

Atv Num One:2

Navi Name:Jonathan Beechner

Suit Num Two:1

Atv Num Two:1

Three Name:Otsmar Villarroel

Suit Num Three:2

Atv Num Three:3

Depart Time:9:30

April 13, 2016: EVA 11B

Crew members: Karen Rucker, Drew Canham, Jaxom Hartman

Location:

12 N 518524 4249129

12 N 519235 4251489

ATV: 1,2,3

Time: Departure at 13:30 p.m.

Duration: 2h to 2h30.

Purposes:

Geology EVA. Teach students about sedimentary rocks, deposition, lithification, and examination of the regolith. Perform Monsell Soil Color analysis, use Brunton Compass to determine strike and dip. Collect soil samples for analysis using sieving at the lab.

Goal: Complete the Geology EVA.

EvaPlan Report

04/14/2016

Anonymous

Point0: 0

Point0 East: 518230

Point0 North: 4250725

Purpose0: home

Point1 Away: 12 N 518524 4249129

Purpose1: Examine regolith, soil color charts, strike and dip measurements

Point2 Away: 12 N 519235 4251489

Purpose2: Strike and dip measurements, collect soil samples

Eva Number: 8

Go Rogue: no

Route Change:

Lead Name: Karen Rucker

Suit Num One: 4

Atv Num One: 2

Navi Name: Drew Canham

Suit Num Two: 1

Atv Num Two: 1

Three Name: Jaxom Hartman

Suit Num Three: 2

Atv Num Three: 3

Depart Time: 13:30

April 14, 2016: EVA 12B

Crew members: Victoria LaBarre, Jaxom Hartman, Drew Canham

Location: 12 N 518230 4250725 (outside the hab)

Time: Departure at 08:30 a.m.

Duration: 1h to 1h30.

Purposes:

The Emergency Medical Service Rover (EMSR) is a robot designed and programmed to retrieve an injured astronaut out on an EVA at Mars and bring him or her back to the Hab for medical assistance. This EVA will simulate a situation in which the EMSR will perform this task while driven by a human driver. The injured astronaut is a Barbie that the EMSR will go, lift up into an operating deck and then drive back to the Hab.

Goal:

To test the effects a Human Driver has on the EMSR’s patient retrieval time.

EvaPlan Report

04/15/2016

Point0: 12 N 518230 4250725

Purpose0: To test the effects a Human Driver has on the EMSR’s patient retrieval time.

Eva Number:9

Go Rogue:no

Route Change:None

Lead Name: Victoria LaBarre

Suit Num One: 1

Atv Num One: N/A

Two Name: Jaxom Hartman

Suit Num Two: 2

Atv Num Two: N/A

Three Name: Drew Canham

Suit Num Three : 4

Atv Num Three : N/A

April 14, 2016: EVA 13B

Crew members: Chemist Victoria LaBarre, Astronomer Otsmar Villarroel, and Geologist Jonathan Beechner

Locations:

12 N 517738 4254864

ATV: 1, 2, 3

Time: 10:00 departure – 12:30 pm return

Purpose: The Emergency Medical Service Rover (EMSR) is a robot designed and programmed to retrieve an injured astronaut out on an EVA at Mars and bring him or her back to the Hab for medical assistance. This EVA will simulate a situation in which the EMSR will perform this task while driven by a human driver. The injured astronaut is a Barbie that the EMSR will go, lift up into an operating deck and then drive back to the Hab.

Summary:

Departure for this EVA was delayed due to making motor adjustments. EMSR did well on firmer terrain but wheel size and gear ratio seemed incompatible with softer soil. Minor damage was sustained during transport. After repairs and adjustments, a local EVA will be requested for Friday, April 15 to conduct additional EMSR testing while minimizing transport damage.

April 14, 2016: EVA 14B

Crew members: Otsmar Villarroel, Jonathan Beechner, Victoria LaBarre

Location:

12 N 519235 4251489

ATV: 1,2,3

Time: Departure at 13:30 p.m.

Duration: 1h to 1h30.

Purposes:

Geology EVA. Teach students about sedimentary rocks, deposition, lithification, and examination of the regolith. Perform Monsell Soil Color analysis, use Brunton Compass to determine strike and dip.

Goal: Finish the Geology EVA. This is the second half of EVA #4 that was shortened due to a film crew from San Francisco Film Society.

EvaPlan Report

04/15/2016

Anonymous

Point0: 0

Point0 East: 518230

Point0 North: 4250725

Purpose0: home

Point1 Away: 12 N 519235 4251489

Purpose1: Strike and dip measurements, collect soil samples

Eva Number: 10

Go Rogue: no

Route Change:

Lead Name: Otsmar Villarroel

Suit Num One: 4

Atv Num One: 1

Navi Name: Jonathan Beechner

Suit Num Two: 1

Atv Num Two: 2

Three Name: Victoria LaBarre

Suit Num Three: 2

Atv Num Three: 3

Depart Time: 13:30

April 14, 2016: EVA 15B

Crew members: Commander Karen Rucker, Executive Officer Drew Canham, and Engineer Jaxom Hartman

Locations:

12 N 518524 4249129 (sedimentary rock field)

12 N 519235 4251489 (ancient Fluvial Area)

ATV: 1, 2, 3

Time: 13:45 departure – 16:00 pm return

Purpose: Geology EVA. Teach students about sedimentary rocks, deposition, lithification, and examination of the regolith. Perform Monsell Soil Color analysis, use Brunton Compass to determine strike and dip. Collect soil samples for analysis using sieving at the lab.

Summary:

Departure for this EVA was slightly delayed due to morning EVA and lunch. The locations for this EVA were chosen in order to study different kinds of geologic structures and the methods by which they were created. The pattern of lithification in the sedimentary rock field was very unique and interesting to the crew, and a Brunton compass was used to determine “strike and dip” of a hoodoo. Former evidence of a vigorous fluvial environment was observed at the second location.

April 15, 2016: EVA 16B

Crew members: Chemist Victoria LaBarre, Executive Officer Drew Canham, and Engineer Jaxom Hartman

Locations:

12 N 518230 4250725 (outside the hab)

ATV: 1, 2, 3

Time: 10:30 departure – 11:30 am return

Purpose: The Emergency Medical Service Rover (EMSR) is a robot designed and programmed to retrieve an injured astronaut out on an EVA at Mars and bring him or her back to the Hab for medical assistance. This EVA will simulate a situation in which the EMSR will perform this task while driven by a human driver. The injured astronaut is a Barbie that the EMSR will go, lift up into an operating deck and then driver back to the Hab.

Summary:

Departure for this EVA was delayed due to switching wheels and adding bars across the wheels to prevent the axels from sliding out of the motor sockets. The test was performed locally outside the Hab to see how well the EMSR could travel through muddy terrain. In conclusion, the EMSR travels with more success over mud or hard terrain, rather than soft silt.

April 15, 2016: EVA 17B

Crew members: Jonathan Beechner, Victoria LaBarre, and Otsmar Villarroel

Locations:

12 N 519235 4251489 (The Little Canyon)

ATV: 1 – 2 – 3

Time: 13:30 pm depart – 15:00 pm return

Purpose: Geology EVA. Expose students to doing geology field work while staying “in-sim.” Follow a predetermined path and stop at a specific waypoint to make observations or complete various tasks.

Summary:

Remaining portion of Geology EVA completed. This was the second half of EVA #4 that was shortened due to a film crew from San Francisco Film Society. Strike and dip measurements and soil samples were collected in the sedimentary rock layers of the creek/river bed. A jack rabbit was observed. Extra care was taken due to muddy terrain.