Generator/Electricity:

China Special:
Voltage: 222 V
Hobbs meter reading: 861.2 hours

Fuel Status (as of 18:30):

Diesel:

Quantity: 58 gal (US liquid) = 219.6 L remaining (gal = gallons, L=liters)

Consumed: 6 gal = 22.7 L

Propane Tank:

Reading: 68% (170 gal / 250 gal) = (643.5 L / 946.4 L)

Consumed: 0 gal = 0 L

Gasoline:

Quantity: 52 gal = 196.8 L

Consumed: 7.8 gal = 29.5 L

Oil:

Quantity remaining: 5 quarts = 4.7 L

Water:

Reading: Outside potable water tank level: 28 cm from the base
Consumed: 21 gal = 79.5 L in last 24 hours
Estimated Grey Water Used: 16.8 gal = 63.6 L in last 24 hours (assumed 80%)

Note: We will need to be supplied with more water for the external tank very soon.

Time: 09:55
Inside Tank: 21 gal = 79.5 L
(Previous reading at 04/14/04: 21 gal = 79.5 L)

Time: 10:10
Inside Tank: 55 gal = 208.2 L

Time: 18:30
Inside Tank: 41 gal = 155.2 L

Time: 21:15
Inside Tank: 34 gal = 128.7L

HVAC: Nothing to report.

Transport: Functionality seems to have been returned to normal. The ATV we were having problems with yesterday, is operating fine now. We will record the data requested by the Engineering team tomorrow.

Mars-Suits: One of the helmets is severely cracked around one air inlet. The helmet will need to be replaced eventually.

Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Nothing to report.

Data Logger: Greg D. and Gus went on their second EVA with the data logger, as discussed in the Engineering Report on April 16, 2004. Greg D. wore the Dewey vest under his Mars Suit. The temperature outside was cooler with scattered clouds. Results show some spikes in the data, assumed to be caused by shifting within the suit. However, the Dewey vest did not show significant cooling around the torso. Additional tests are planned with different sensor placement.

Other:

Serious Concern: There is a major windstorm at the Hab. The metal pole that had previously assisted as a weather station in mission(s), apparently built up a high voltage charge. This inoperable weather station was discussed in the Engineering Report on April 15, 2004. Corona effect characteristic sound was detected by all crewmembers. However, the corona effect was not confirmed. Crewmembers were washing dishes when this occurred and were told to stop washing dishes. The pole is less than 6 ft from the sink. There is an increased risk of electrocution within the Hab. Crewmembers ask that this pole be removed and the hole in the roof be patched.