Log Book for January 4, 2011

Science Report

Lucinda Land Reporting

Unpacked the pelican case that was delivered a few days ago to the Hab. Too many other responsibilities to do such as getting familiar with the Hab systems and kitchen rotation duties before I was able to get to it.

Before unpacking the rover I wanted to take pictures of what it looked like packed so that I can fit everything back into its box for when I return ship it. I created a map of what contents were where. I then removed piece by piece and took inventory of all the parts and compared them to the packing list. The USB hub was the only item missing. There was also another tool missing, but after some communication with our team back at NASA, I was told where I might find it. I have not as of yet confirmed the location of that part.

It looks like I have everything I need to get started. Tomorrow I will start the rover named, "Sandstorm" up. I want to do some preliminary testing before taking her out I want to make sure that she at least starts up successfully. She has been here twice before and was unsuccessfully utilized for unknown reasons. I am confident that she will be successful this time around. We shall see tomorrow.