EVA #2 Report

February 19, 2008

Guy de Carufel


Time:
Departed at 16:30 Returned at 18:10


Crew Members:
Cassandra Marion, Randall Shelaga, Chris Ostafew, Zahra Khan, Aravind
Seeni, Phillip Cunio, Guy de Carufel and Heather Allaway


Site Location:
West of the Hab up to the Radio Ridge next to the old repeater.


Transit Mode:
Pedestrian


Objectives:
To climb Radio Ridge in full simulation.
Covered the suit dawning and removal procedures, radio communications,
pressurization cycles.
Familiarize the crew with the Hab area and desert environment.


Lessons Learned:
Suiting up and down, radio com and the joys of bulky gloves and
cameras. Avoid sneezing in bubble.
Radio ridge can be difficult to climb in suits but very feasible. Good
steady slope up the ridge next to ATV training area (close to
engineering area). Observed ancient oyster beds.