1203-EVAReport
EVA Number: Crew 158 EVA 3
EVA Date: 03Dec2015
Purpose of EVA: Identifying and mapping EMF during EVA simulating lack of communication due to interferences and distance. Evaluation MDRS suit on human performances.
Location of EVA: Coordinates: 12S-518230E-425720N
Number of EVA Crew: 3
Crew Members going on EVA: Philippe Souvestre, Emmy Jewell, Ilaria Cinelli
ATV 1 Used: no
ATV 2 Used: no
ATV 3 Used: no
ATV 4 Used: no
ATV hours planned usage: 0 min
EVA departure time: 1030 am
EVA return time:1230 am
Engineering check and pumping the water form the trailer to the static were the first two steps of EVA 3. Then, we took some pictures and videos of Nicholas using the drone next to the Hab.
After we walked along the hills from location 12SWH17962 with clear/strong signal to:
12SWH17936 - clear/strong signal
12SWH17929 - clear/strong signal
12SWH17898 - strength/weak signal
12SWH17852 - strength/weak signal
12SWH17827 - squelch/static signal
12SWH17891 - clear/strong signal
12SWH17833 - clear/strong signal
12SWH17811 - strength/weak signal
12SWH17920 - clear/strong signal
Each location is referenced by GPS coordinates. Pictures are taken for a better understanding of the location with reference the Hab. The data might be used in futures EVA for emergency support. In the end, the EVA was a great experience: the landscape is impressive and we enjoyed hiking!
I had problems with walkie talkie number (#) 4 due to interferences in sending messages. HabCom asked me to change swap it with one of the crew members in EVA.
One crew had neck pain after the EVA due to the weight of the pack bag and a crew member’s helmets was very foggy, making him uncomfortable. No severe medical issues happened, these are just sensation after the EVA. The design of the space suit really affects human performances and after this EVA we had a chat about how to improve and optimize the future pack bags and helmets.