Date Time:
20:00 02/01/2013
Written By:
*David Willson, Crew Commander of MDRS123*
Today was a quiet day spent mostly reviewing the results of the previous
day?s EVA.
The temperature today did not exceed 50ﾰ F, the sky cloud free.
Jen and David reviewed and analyzed the Raman spectra taken from the
previous day field trip. They undertook a short 1 hour EVA at 4.30 pm to
location USNG 15SUD0370514711 collecting cretaceous sand and silt mud
samples. David also prepared the quadcopter assembly for flight.
Melanie trial two recipes and completed and sent an interim report on Mars
exploration recipes, using long term storable food. Melanie also reviewed
with the crew the planetary protection risk analysis work that will be
undertaken during next week.
Emma installed a fan into the roof vent and we noticed a clear improvement
in air quality. This was a qualitative assessment. Emma also itemized the
medicine cabinet.
The arrival of the port-a-loo did not occur as expected by Mission Support