Eva Report
12/03/2014
Yusuke Murakami
Eva Number:
2
Eva Date:
12/03/2014
Time Slot:
laterAM
Purpose:
The purpose of this EVA is to find points where extra-terrestrial life could exist. These points were selected by Japanese kids, based on meteorological and topographical prediction. EVA route is RS005 via ATV, return to HAB, proceed via foot to RS004, then RS006.
Narrative:
On each site, the crew will make careful observation and survey natural features of the area around the points in more detail. We use a photogrammetry system for topographical field survey; it is composed of a single-lens reflex camera, a tripod, and a spherical panoramic tripod head, and takes at least 8 photos in each of the selected-points. We count up plants and animals in a 1x1 square meter, and also take samples of soil for IVA.
The EVA started with an engineering check by Victor Luo. Yusuke Murakami and Susan Jewell checked the ATVs and strapped the gear on them.
We completed observations on RS005 and RS004 as we planned.
But unexpected trouble occurred on the way to RS006. The air-conditioning fan on Victor's EVA suit suddenly stopped. Yusuke decided to give up continuing EVA instantly, and headed back to the Hab. There was a 15 minute walk to the Hab. Victor had ample oxygen inside his EVA suit until the Hab. We calmly walked without any issues and made it safely back.
Eva Depart Time:
10:10
Check In Time One:
10:14
Check In One E:
518443
Check In One N:
4250351
Check In Note One:
RS005
Check In Time Two:
11:11
Check In East Two:
518443
Check In Note Two:
RS004
Check In Time Three:
11:59
Check In East Three:
518047
Check In North Three:
4250621
Check In Note Three:
EVA Suit Problem
Check In Time Four:
Check In East Four:
Check In North Four:
Check In Note Four:
Eva Return Time:
12:15
Wp1 E:
518443
Wp1 N:
4250351
Waypoint1arrive Time:
10:14
Eva W P1depart Time:
10:55
Wp1 Find:
Extra Terrestrials
Wp2 E:
518514
Wp2 N:
4250649
Eva W P2arrive Time:
11:11
Eva W P2depart Time:
11:45
Wp2 Find:
Extra Terrestrials
Wp3 E:
Wp3 N:
Eva W P3arrive Time:
Eva W P3depart Time:
Wp3 Find:
Wp4 E:
Wp4 N:
Eva W P4arrive Time:
Eva W P4depart Time:
Waypoint Four Finding:
Waypoint Five Easting:
Waypoint Five Northing:
Waypoint Five Arrive Time:
Waypoint Five Depart Time:
Waypoint Five Findings: