Log Book for January 12, 2011

Commander's Report

Judah Epstein Reporting

Today on Mars was a full day of EVAs and scientific experiments.

After breakfast and crew exercise, all crew-members participated in an EVA Mobility Study whereas the Marsonauts tested their abilities of throwing a football, archery, and a game of soccer within the constraints of a spacesuit. Crew-members further realized the constraints and limitations derived from working within a spacesuit.

After lunch was several additional EVAs. The Crew Geologist and Human Factors Researcher took further analysis of water gullies. The Sandstorm Rover was further tested of the range of signal and battery usage. And additional panoramas were taken in a new geographic area for comparison with Satellite photos.

Inside the HAB, today was extended psychophysiological analysis on each crew-member. Testing on water quality of the slow sand filters was continued. And engineering repaired the water line from the outside potable tank to the inside potable tank to remove the need for "bucket brigade" and reduce potential for freezing of the line in the future. Furthermore, outreach was conducted whereas Crew 97 participated in answering questions to primary school students in England.

Tomorrow will consist of another full day of experiments and EVAs as Crew 97 is nearing completion of the Simulation.