Log Book for March 1, 2008

Engineering Report

Chris Ostafew / Aravind Seeni Reporting


Generator/Electricity:

Wendy

Hobbs Meter: 3358.4 hrs [ +19 hrs since yesterday ]

Voltage: 117 VAC

Frequency: 60 Hz

Oil Level: full

Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Water Drained: no


Notes/Comments:
The crew was on extended EVA today.


Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:

Time Voltage (Temp Comp) Load Temp Generator Running?
08:05 23.4 06.7 06
No
09:18 19.8 18.3 06
No
17:48 24.5 07.4 17
No
18:54 19.6 10.8 17
No


Notes/Comments:
Readings indicate plot of battery loading. Genset is run in between.


Fuel Status (as of 17:48):

Diesel:

Approximate Reading: 3/4




Propane Tank:

Approximate Reading: 80% (800 gallons = 3028.3 L)




Gasoline:

Quantity Remaining: 60 gallons = 227.1 L [ no change since yesterday ]




Oil:

GenSet Quantity: 9 quarts [ +8 quarts since yesterday ]

GenSet Quantity Resupplied: 8 quarts

[*] ATV Quantity: 13 quarts [ +10 quarts since yesterday ]

ATV Quantity Resupplied: 10 quarts

[*] V'ger Quantity: 1 quart [ no change since yesterday ]



Water Status:

Outside Potable Water Tank Level: 315 gallons = 1192.4 L

Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 28.2 inches from the base

Potable Water Meter Reading: 26291.7 gallons = 99524.6 L
[ +12.9 gallons since yesterday ]

Out to Toilet Meter Reading: 8184.9 gallons = 30983.1 L
[ +12 gallons since yesterday ]

In to GreenHab Meter Reading: 7823.0 gallons = 29613.2 L
[ no change since yesterday ]

Dishwasher Runs: 0


Notes/Comments:
Flow of potable water negligeable when pumping attempted ~1pm. Flow of
potable water significant (15min to fill tank from 1/2 mark) when
pumping attempted ~5:30pm. Confused as to cause of the
increase/decrease in pump rates.


GreenHab:

Crops Watered: yes


Crop Condition:
Good. The FLAME crew could have radishes and possibly lettuce.


Observatory:

not used


Transportation:




Kawasaki ATVs

ATV 1
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
Tire Status: OK

ATV 2
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
Tire Status: OK

ATV 3
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
Tire Status: OK




Mars Surface Suits:
No suits were used today.




GreenHab:
Inside
Time Temp Hum
17:51 81°F 14%
Outside
Time Temp Hum
17:51 62.6°F 11%




Upgrade Work:
Pulled 8Ga wire for future installation of greenhab macerator pump.
Wires not terminated at either end.


Notes/Comments:
Crew was offsite today.