FMARS 2009

FMARS 2009 - Successful

etravis — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:55:08 +0000

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FMARS 2009 Simulated Mars Mission Reaches Successful Conclusion.

Returning from the stark arctic wilderness of Devon Island, the intrepid twelfth crew of the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) has completed their one month rotation in this unique Mars analog environment. Having overcome hardships imposed by the harsh arctic weather, extreme isolation, limited supplies and equipment, and the self-imposed restrictions of the formal Mars simulation, the crew achieved all major mission objectives.

Date:

2009-07-31

Commander's Report

etravis — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:25:32 +0000

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The day was spent finishing inventories of every portion of the hab and taking pictures of everything.

Today we prepared for our planned departure on Tuesday morning. The winds have been light with quick fogs in the morning and evening along with an occasional sprinkle.

We finished inventories of every portion of the hab and took pictures of everything. The hab looks neat, well organized and basically ready for the next crew. We transported piles of junk and broken equipment and trash to the air strip, along with empty barrels and barely functioning ATVs. Trash and human waste were also burned and the generators are ready for shutdown. The Mars Society flag was also taken down.

Date:

2009-07-27

Science Report

etravis — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:24:04 +0000

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Class IV Laser & Geophysics Report

Class IV Laser Report
Kristine Ferrone

Date:

2009-07-26

Commander's Report

vkramer — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:00:00 +0000

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Today was the last day in Mars simulation – how sad in many aspects, because we all want to accomplish more than is possible.

Today was the last day in Mars simulation – how sad in many aspects, because we all want to accomplish more than is possible. And there are so many reports to write and items to discuss.

Date:

2009-07-26

Daily Photos

fmars.capcomoz — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:00:00 +0000

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Daily Photos for July 26th

Daily photos for July 26th, 2009.

Date:

2009-07-26

EVA #16 Report

fmars.capcomoz — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0000

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Objectives:

Drive to Trinity Lake and visit a hydrothermal pipe, then drive to Foxy Lake and fly the UAV over the area.

Sunday, July 26, 2009 – Stacy Cusack

Time: 14:57 – 17:42

Distance: 19.63 km

Crew Members: Vernon [EVA Commander], Joe & Kristine [Scientists], Christy [Out-of-Sim]

Site Location: Trinity Lake and Foxy Lake

Transit Mode: ATV

Date:

2009-07-26

EVA #15 Report

fmars.capcomoz — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:30:00 +0000

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Objectives:

Retrieve seismic station from Marine Rock location.

EVA # 15 Report
Sunday, July 26, 2009 – Stacy Cusack

Time: 11:44 – 13:09

Distance: 8.16 km

Crew Members: Brian [EVA Commander], Christy [Scientist], Joe [Out-of-Sim]

Site Location: Marine Rock

Transit Mode: ATV

Date:

2009-07-26

Commander's Report

vkramer — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0000

For a large part of the day, the FMARS site was covered with periods of dense, misty fog. An attempt to schedule an EVA was thwarted by another fog. With this in mind, new plans had to be made.

Date:

2009-07-25

Science Report

fmars.capcomoz — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Brian downloaded the data from the Geonics PROTEM receiver this morning and took a brief look at it to make sure it was all there. It’ll take some time to quality check the data and interpret it, but from my cursory overview it looks okay. Satisfied that the data was safely in hand, Brian then boxed up the Geonics equipment and made shipping labels in preparation for sending it back.

Geophysics Report
Brian Shiro

Date:

2009-07-25

Commander's Report

vkramer — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:50:00 +0000

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The morning started out as chilly, sunny with some wind, by the afternoon the winds abated somewhat but the clouds began to drop and it remained with lower clouds for the remainder of the day – all of which coincided with two scheduled UAV EVAs.

Date:

2009-07-24

Science Report

fmars.capcomoz — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:53:00 +0000

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The Class IV Laser treatment continues at the FMARS hab. To date, Kristine and Christy combined have administered 158 treatments across all 6 crewmembers.

July 24, 2009

Class IV Laser Report
Kristine Ferrone

The Class IV Laser treatment continues at the FMARS hab. To date, Kristine and Christy combined have administered 158 treatments across all 6 crewmembers. Treatment is given at will as well as in accordance with the research protocol pre- and post- EVA.

Date:

2009-07-24

EVA #14 Report

fmars.capcomoz — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:53:00 +0000

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Objectives:

Drive over to Trinity Lake and circle the hydrothermal pipes to try to spot them from the UAV.

EVA # 14 Report
2009-07-24
Friday, July 24, 2009 – Stacy Cusack

Time: 22:17 – 23:58

Distance: 9.21 km

Crew Members: Joe [EVA Commander], Kristine [Scientist], Stacy [Out-of-Sim]

Site Location: Trinity Lake

Transit Mode: ATV

Date:

2009-07-24

EVA #13 Report

fmars.capcom — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:00:00 +0000

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Objectives:

Start at Maveric Flats and fly UAV around the Hab at lower altitudes to improve resolution and adjust video settings to improve color depth.

EVA # 13 Report
2009-07-24
Friday, July 24, 2009 – Stacy Cusack

Time: 15:27 – 17:26

Distance: 1.42 km

Crew Members: Joe [EVA Commander], Kristine [Scientist], Stacy [Out-of-Sim]

Site Location: Maveric Flats

Transit Mode: ATV

Date:

2009-07-24

Daily Photos

fmars.capcomoz — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0000

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Daily Photos for July 24th

Daily photos for July 24th, 2009.

Date:

2009-07-24

Commander's Report

vkramer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:55:00 +0000

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Pre-planning really paid off for our video-conference with Georgia Tech today.

Today was a sunny yet cold and windy day – good enough to complete another EVA and have a video-conference.

Date:

2009-07-23

Science Report

fmars.capcom — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

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After several days of preparation and four long EVAs, the time domain electromagnetic survey is complete.

Geophysics Report
Brian Shiro

After several days of preparation and four long EVAs, the time domain electromagnetic survey is complete.

Date:

2009-07-23

EVA #12 Report

fmars.capcom — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:55:19 +0000

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Objectives:

Lay out 3rd TDEM 40 x 40 meter square, take further TDEM measurements, take down all equipment after completion.

EVA # 12 Report
2009-07-23
Thursday, July 23, 2009 – Stacy Cusack

Time: 12:29 – 17:15 (14:15 Vernon)

Distance: 4.72 km (1.9 km Vernon estimated)

Crew Members: Brian [EVA Commander], Christy and Vernon [Scientists], Joe/Vernon [Out-of-Sim]

Site Location: Haynes Ridge

Transit Mode: Pedestrian

Date:

2009-07-23

Daily Photos

fmars.capcomoz — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:00:00 +0000

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Daily Photos for July 23rd

Daily photos for July 23rd, 2009.

Date:

2009-07-23

Commander's Report

vkramer — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:23:00 +0000

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EVA 11 was a continuation of EVA #10, near the Hab, working between rains and strong cold winds.

Today has been a day where the weather changes every few hours from cold and wet to colder and wetter with some short periods of sunshine. In spite of this, we were able to get an EVA continued.

Date:

2009-07-22

EVA #11 Report

fmars.capcomoz — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:18:35 +0000

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Objectives:

Lay out 2nd TDEM 40 x 40 meter square, take further TDEM measurements.

Time: 14:40 – 18:37

Distance: 4.91 km (2.32 km for Christy)

Crew Members: Brian [EVA Commander], Christy and Kristine [Scientists], Vernon [Out-of-Sim]

Date:

2009-07-22