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Log Book for March 23, 2006
Engineering Report
Anne Campeau Reporting

Generator/Electricity:

Casper: not used

Wendy Hobbs Meter: 3113.1 hrs
Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 61 Hz
Oil Level: full
Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Water Drained: no

Notes/Comments: Emily would like to note that the frequency seems to be sitting a little high, while the pressure is low.

Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:
Time - Voltage (Temp Comp) - Load - Temp - Generator Running?

22:02 - 27.5 - 09 - 17 - ON
22:08 - 25.2 - 07 - 17 - ON
08:30 - 23.1 - 04 - 11 - OFF
09:10 - 20.5 - 13 - 11 - OFF
09:11 - 21.0 - 05 - 11 - OFF
10:10 - 26.1 - 06 - 12 - ON
11:01 - 26.6 - 06 - 14 - ON
14:35 - 27.3 - 08 - 17 - ON
15:17 - 24.5 - 07 - 17 - OFF
17:20 - 23.9 - 08 - 17 - OFF
17:30 - 26.7 - 08 - 17 - ON
18:20 - 27.4 - 13 - 17 - ON

Fuel Status (as of 17:30):

Diesel: Approximate Reading - 3/4

Propane Tank: Approximate Reading - 58% (580 gallons = 2195.5 L)

Gasoline:
Consumed Today: 0 gallons = 0 L
Quantity Remaining: 30 gallons = 113.6 L

Notes/Comments: We will be adding gas to the ATV's before the next EVA.

Oil:
GenSet Quantity: 0 quarts
ATV Quantity: 10.5 quarts
V'ger Quantity: 14.5 quarts

Water Status:

Outside Potable Water Tank Level: 100 gallons = 378.5 L
Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 450 cm from the base
Water Meter Reading: 8386.5 gallons = 31746.3 L
Water Consumed: 53.2 gallons = 201.4 L
Grey Water Used: 25.8 gallons = 97.7 L
Flushes: 9
Showers: 0
Sponge Baths: 0

Tonight's Meter Readings:
Out to Toilet: 1730.0 (+25.8 since yesterday)
In to GreenHab: 9932.2 (+26.4 since yesterday)

GreenHab:

Crops Watered: yes
Crop Condition: Nothing new to report.
Notes/Comments: Smells much much better, some people are reporting that is smells like dirt... as it is supposed to smell.

Transportation:

V'ger: Used - no
Oil Checked: no
Fuel Consumed: 0 gallons = 0 L
Tire Status:

Kawasaki ATV 1: Used - yes
Oil Checked: yes
Fuel Consumed: 0 gallons = 0 L
Tire Status: front left tire was low

Kawasaki ATV 2: Used - yes
Oil Checked: yes
Fuel Consumed: 0 gallons = 0 L
Tire Status: good

Kawasaki ATV 3: Used - no
Oil Checked: no
Fuel Consumed: 0 gallons = 0 L
Tire Status:

Notes/Comments: ATV 1 and 2 were used today for our EVA. Before any more use, they will be refilled with gas. ATV 1 is at 1/4 tank and ATV 2 is at 1/2 tank. Both ran well today. The key are mis numbered, so we will re-number them so the correct keys to match the correct ATV.

HVAC: Nothing new to report.

Mars Surface Suits: Today, suits 6 and 4, PLSS's 6 and 3, and helmets 6 and 4 were used. Everything worked well.

Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Nothing new to report.

Appliances: Nothing new to report.

Data Logger: Noting new to report.

Upgrade Work: See upgrade report.

Notes/Comments: The front airlock door needs WD-40. We will apply it tomorrow.

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