Log Book for January 12, 2011

EVA 23 Report

Judah Epstein Reporting

Time: ~10:20 / ~11:30

Crew Members: Judah, Tonya, Nathan, Amanda, Jim, Lucinda.

Site Location: Next to Hab (Southern side)

Transit Mode: Foot

Objectives: EVA Mobility Study to test physical constraints in spacesuit while practicing physical activities including throwing a football, archery, and a game of soccer.

Results: Crewmembers learned about the limitations and constraints of physical activity and manual dexterity while in a spacesuit.

Lessons Learned:

Cold-weather hat lowered over crew-member's eyes and then could not see. Hats need to be smaller or properly contained.

Earpiece can easily fall off; a better system would be optimal to keep the earpiece in place.

Helmet moves a lot and can bump face during physical activity.

Helmet and spacesuit cause lowered situational awareness and visibility issues.