ISS MER Daily Report 15 October 2000 GMT: 289:08:00 To GMT: 290:08:00

ISS MER Daily Report

Date: 10/15/00

STS 92/ISS 3A

(3:00 a.m. 10-15-00 to 3:00 a.m. 10-16-00)

All ISS systems are in nominal flight/stage configuration with the exception of the following:

• FGB Smoke Detectors 1, 3, 4, and 5 have been powered OFF.


• SM Smoke Detector 7 is failed.


• SM Solar Array #II portion of inboard panel segment not deployed.


• SM Batteries #4 and #5 are off line.


• The Orbiter Ku band has failed and the S-band is used to downlink the SWIS data through Ground

• Docking was nominal, with the exception that no "close" indication of X4 connector was received. The only active function that passes through this connection is a 1553 Bus. Telemetry data verified that there was data flowing through this bus. Inspection of the connector during the EVA is being discussed.


• Loss of Orbiter Payload Cabin 3 bus took out OSVS, keel camera, and OIU 1. Backup SVS was recovered to support Z1 installation.


• Vacuum Access Jumper leak check failed the pressurization and leak test of the Z1 dome. Initial assessment is that leakage observed in the VAJ was due to temperature rebound after VAJ was isolated from space vacuum.


• Audiotape of PMA APAS hatch opening indicated that a clunk noise was heard earlier than expected (fewer turns of the handle). Clunk is probably caused by hatch rollers disengaging from support bracket. S&M is investigating number of turns required for full travel and where disengagement normally occurs.

• The commanding during the EVA 1 was done using OIU as prime and Russian Ground Sites as backup.


• EVA 1 completed at GMT 289:20:45. The following S-band and Ku-band operations were completed successfully:


• SASA relocation


• Installation of SGANT dish to Ku-band boom.


• Ku-band boom deployment.


• ESTD Installation.


• Both strings of Node to Z1 Umbilicals were successfully connected without incident. Part of the umbilical connection required the deactivation of RACU 6 and RACU 5, which in turn powers down the Node 1 MDMs. The RACUs were reactivated and the MDMs resumed nominal operation.


• The CMGs continue to experience temperatures that are within the pre-flight predictions.


• Crew was unable to hard dock APFR in WIF Z1-21 due to hard interference between WIF Flange and APFR Bolts. A thermal shield that was installed on the Load Limiter of the APFR appears to be the culprit. APFR was placed in WIF Z1-20 and boom deploy task was completed free float. Further investigation is in process.


• Crew was unable to completely seat one of the four ports ETSD bolts. Only three of four bolts are required for structural integrity. No impacts unless problem with bolt removal. It is suspected that the bolt did not seat due to insufficient torque applied.


• Activated Node 1 heaters 1A, 1B, 2A, 3B, 5A, 7B, 8A and 8B.


• Activated Z1 dome heater to help warm up the Node. Node avg. temperatures fell to 26 deg. C during EVA-1


• FGB batteries now in full charge mode.


• FGB to Node 1 power allocation is currently 1750 W.


• FGB Batteries are in full (complete) charge mode.


• SM Batteries are in partial (incomplete) charge mode.

• EVA 2 Egress @ GMT: 291: 14:47 (09:47 am 10-16-00)


• PMA 3 RMS Grapple @ GMT: 291:14:33 (09:33 am10-16-00)


• PMA 3 Install @ GMT: 291:17:27 (12:27 pm 10-16-00)


• EVA 2 Egress @ GMT: 291:20:57 (03:57 pm 10-1-00)

Open CHITS

Number (ISS)

Response Due (GMT)

(OPEN ISSMER CHITS — LATE ISSMER CHITS — NON ISSMER CHITS)

The following chits are all in Mission STS-101_2A2

ISS0166

2000/236:22:00

ISSMER to MOD — "USOS Stowage Latch Handle Configuration"

ISS0185

2000/276:17:00

MOD to IPRUSSIA — "SM, FGB, and Progress Propellant Loading.

The following chits are all in Mission STS-92_3A

ISS0005

2000/278:17:00

MOD to IMC, ISSMER — "CBM GO for Bolting Criteria" – MER response provided. S&M still working this with OSO.

ISS0028

2000/287:21:20

MOD to IMC, IPRUSSIA, ISSMER — "FGB stowage update for BUPT/PTAB CTB" — ISS MER Response provided.

ISS0029

2000/289:00:00

MOD to IPRUSSIA — NO MER ACTION REQUIRED

ISS0033

2000/285:21:00

IMC to CSR, ISSMER, MER, MOD — "Updates to the hardware priority loss flight rule (FR 3A_2C-21.C)" — ISS MER Response provided.

STS0038

2000/292:00:00

MOD to IMC, ISSMER, MER — "FRGF Contingency" — ISSMER Response being revised by VI/EV&CS

ISS0041

2000/288:23:00

IMC to ISSMER, MER, MOD — "Trouble shooting of X4 Connector Failed Indication — MER Response Provided.

ISS0045

2000/291:20:00

MOD to ISSMER — "Recon Products Check" — C&DH working

ISS0047

2000/289:12:00

MOD to ISSMER — "N1-2 and N1-1 MDM Software Configuration Update" – CM working. Database will be updated Monday Morning at which time CM will respond to CHIT.

STS0049

290:10:00

MOD to ISSMER, MER — "APFR Interference Problem" — ISSMER EV&CS working parts 1 and 2; MER EVA working part 3.

ISS0050

290:05:00:00

MOD to ISSMER — "PCBM and ACBM Temps for PMA3 Mate" — ISSMER response provided.

ISS0051

292:00:00

IMC to ISSMER — "3A Transfer — Z1 PCBM Alignment Return on 3A" — Assigned to S&M, L&M, S&MA.

ISS0052

292:00:00

IMC to IPRUSSIA, ISSMER, MOD – "3A Transfer Items to FGB for FD9" — STAR will provide expected low temp in Node; VI will coordinate assessment

ISS0053

292:04:00

IMC to ISSMER, MOD – "CWC Sampling on 3A" — MERLIN will coordinate w/Shuttle MER ECLS on response.

ISS0054

290:14:00

ISSMER to MOD – "RPDA Rail Heater Set point change"

TI0008

ISSMER to IPRUSSIA – "SM Battery Requirements with Crew Onboard"

TI0012

2000/299:20:00

ISSMER to IPRUSSIA – "FGB Battery 1 and 6 cycling" — MER-M working.

TI0013

2000/299:20:00

ISSMER to IPRUSSIA – "SM Unexpected Battery Cycling" — MER-M working.

TI0055

ISSMER to MOD — "CBM Failure Recovery Procedure" — S&M working w/OSO.

Closed Chits

Number (ISS)

Response Due (GMT)

STS0036

2000/287:18:00

MOD to ISSMER, MER — "EVA Contingency Review — Action Items"

ISS0039

2000/288:17:30

ISSMER to MOD — "Request for Data Dump of Node 1 MDM Internal Temperatures"

ISS0042

2000/288:05:00

MOD to ISSMER — "PCBM and ACBM Temps for Z1 Mate"

TI0050

ISSMER to MOD — "Node1/PMA1 Internal Pressure" — WITHDRAWN

ISS0010

2000/287:13:00

ISSMER to MOD — "EVA Install SGANT Dish on Boom"

ISS0043

2000/288:22:00

ISSMER to MOD — "EVA Install SGANT Dish on Boom #2"

ISS0044

2000/289:00:00

ISSMER to MOD — "SASA Relocation Bolt Torque Increase"

TI0047

ISSMER to MOD — "FGB PGO/GA Hatch Closure Condition" – Withdrawn

Open Items for Investigation (IFIs)

Number

Title/Summary

154

FGB Batteries 1 and 6 Cycling Simultaneously

155

SM Battery 6 Unexpected Cycle Mode

156

SMCC/SMTC Lane Drops

159

SM Battery 4 Stuck in Cycle Mode

160

Vacuum Access Jumper O-ring Replaced

161

Unable to install APFR into WIF Z1-21

Closed Items for Investigation (IFIs)

Number

Title/Summary

157

Loss of Redundant SM/Progress Data Cable

158

SM Smoke Detector 7 Fail Indication