ISS On-Orbit Status 14 Nov 2002

All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except as noted previously
or below.

Crew wake-up again was at 11:00am EST. Sleep period starts tomorrow morning
at 2:30am.

At 1:00pm EST, CDR Valery Korzun and FE-2 Sergei Treschev began a two-hour
job to install two new cables for the BITS2-12 onboard measurement telemetry
system behind Service Module (SM) panels. [They first powered down TCS
(thermal control system) fans, the Vozdukh CO2 scrubber and the VD-SU
data-output-to-control-system mode which exchanges data between BITS and
the onboard computer system (VD-SU is always turned off when BITS parts
are replaced). After the hook-up, VD-SU will be re-enabled and Vozdukh
and the TCS fans turned on again. BITS2-12 is the primary means for monitoring
SM systems and science equipment. It also monitors FGB parameters, via
the message acquisition equipment (ASS).]

Time was reserved again on the cosmonauts’ schedule for downlinking taped
video footage depicting recent Elektron operation and maintenance activities,
the downlink connection to be established by the automated daily timeline
sequencer (SPP) over Russian ground sites (RGS).

Troubleshooting activities for the ARCTIC-1 refrigerator/freezer, scheduled
for today, were postponed to a later date (sometime during Increment 6).
POC (Payload Operations Center) plans to send up stronger tools (carbide
drill bits) on 11A to assist in getting the stripped screw out of the
ARCTIC back panel, since the access panel could be damaged using the tools
currently available on ISS.

FE-1/SO Peggy Whitson activated the EVARM (EVA radiation monitoring)
reader and conducted another pre-spacewalk EVARM reading from the appropriate
badges stored in the reader lid (three badges per EVA crewmember). The
badges were then restowed in the lid.

After their lunch hour (7:00pm EST), Korzun and Treschev are to work
on the SRV-K2M condensate water processor in the SM, measuring pressures
(hydro-resistance) in the gas-liquid mixture line while the condensate
evacuation pump (NOK) is running.

The crew was complimented on yesterday’s good work with the VOA (volatile
organics analyzer) maintenance.

TVIS troubleshooting continued last night. Treadmill engineers at MCC-H
prepared a procedure for the ISS crew to remove and replace eight overtorqued
screws securing the TVIS gyro mount to T-brackets. The procedure was successfully
executed. The crew was given a Go to resume nominal exercise performance
before crew sleep.

Peggy Whitson will perform a cabin air composition data take with the
CSA-CP (compound specific analyzer-combustion products). Download of the
CSA-CP data has been added to the "job jar" task list.

It is also time again on board for another one of the monthly microbiological
air samplings. [At 10:10pm, Whitson is scheduled to deploy the FMK (formaldehyde
monitoring kit) monitors, two in the Lab, two in the SM, for a 24-hr unattended
sample collection period. Next, she will collect an air sample in Lab,
FGB and SM with the GSC (grab sample container), then set up two SSAS
(solid sorbent air sampler) gadgets in Lab and SM for unattended operation
over the next 24 hrs. SSAS sampling must be coordinated with GSC and FMK
during common sampling sessions.]

Valery Korzun will conduct the regular checkup of the BRPK condensate
water separator as well as inspect the VR fan of the active SKV-2 air
conditioner for accumulated humidity.

Later, he is to perform the daily routine maintenance of the SOSh life
support system, while Sergei Treschev prepares the IMS (inventory management
system) update file for downlink, and Peggy Whitson completes the daily
status checkup of the autonomous Lab payloads.

Yesterday’s scheduled SAMS (space acceleration measurement system) and
MAMS (microgravity acceleration measurement system) activities for Peggy
Whitson were rescheduled for today, to accommodate the TVIS cap screw
R&R activity. Whitson will do SAMS filter cleaning, ICU/D1 (interim
control unit/drawer 1) activation, and MAMS filter screen cleaning, while
the ground remote-commands the power-downs and reactivations. The MAMS
team asked for some recorded video of the screen cleaning activity, to
be downlinked on Ku-band when available. The SAMS/MAMS activities take
the time slot allocated to the deferred ARCTIC-1 troubleshooting.

After the recent curtailed CDRA (carbon dioxide removal assembly) runs,
the ECLSS (environment control and life support system) team at MCC-H
continues to review the data and expects to be able to support docked
operations during 11A without significant use of LiOH cans from the ISS
stockpile.

The EarthKAM (Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle schools) team expressed
their sincere appreciation to the crew for their payload support work,
"on behalf of over 2000 students and teachers that participated with
ISS EarthKAM from across the U.S. and Japan." Peggy Whitson will
deactivate and stow EarthKAM tomorrow.

Valery Korzun and Sergei Treschev were requested by TsUP to downlink
a TV address today to be played in Monaco on 12/3 at an event where Russia
presents its candidacy in a contest to become host country for the International
Exhibition EXPO-2010. The ISS downlink would be part of a presentation
film called "EXPO-2010: Outlook from space", in support of Russia’s
proposed Expo theme, "Resources, technologies, ideas as a path toward
World Unity". It is expected that the presentation will be made by
Prime Minister M.M. Kasyanov, accompanied by Yuri Luzhkov, Mayor of Moscow,
Mikhail Gorbachev, andvia TV bridgePresident V.V. Putin.

All crewmembers are scheduled for the regular daily physical exercise
program.

Update on yesterday’s status report: The planned photo survey of the
starboard P6 SAW 2B (solar array wing 2B) for inspection of the failed
power string #5 has been withdrawn and is deferred to some later time
when ISS flight attitude permits best viewing condition.

STS-113 L-1 day review at KSC is currently scheduled for 11/17 (Sunday),
at 2pm EST. Since the L-1 is contingent on the successful Delta launch
on 11/16 (Saturday) between 5:38-6:45pm, the review could be canceled
as late as Saturday evening.

Today’s targets for the crew earth observation (CEO) program were Laysan
Reef, Hawaiian Islands (detailed nadir views requested), Tuamotu Archipelago
(nadir pass over the southern end of the island chain; coral reef shots
requested), Palmerston Island, S Pacific (nadir pass; crew was to shoot
the coral reefs), Asian smog, China (crew was to look right for Asian
dust entering the Yellow Sea on track for southern Japan. Low sun ideal
for photographing these aerosols), Mariana Islands (nadir pass. Shots
for reef mapping), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (nadir pass; ESC [electronic
still camera) requested), Mekong River Delta (sun glint opportunity just
left of track. Detail of delta growth requested), Lake Eyre, Australia
(water documented by STS-112 crew in lakes in central Australia [despite
drying trend associated with El Nino]. Crew to shoot any water in Lake
Eyre and surrounding water courses), Hyderabad, India (nadir pass over
this large city. ESC requested), Madras (Chennai), India (nadir pass over
this large coastal city. ESC), Western Mediterranean Dust (big Atlantic
storm approaching Spain. Crew to look for dust being generated off the
N African coast in advance), Eastern Mediterranean (smog accumulation
in the central Med. Crew to look left. Low sun enhances smog loadings),
and Khartoum, Sudan (nadir pass; ESC).

CEO images can be viewed at the website:
http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov

U.S. and Russian Segment Status (as of 1:47pm EST).

Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLSS) and Thermal Control
(TCS):
Elektron O2 generator is powered On (32mp mode). Vozdukh CO2 scrubber
is ON in AUTO air flow mode (ppCO2 limit: 3.5 mmHg). U.S. CDRA CO2 scrubber
is Off. TCCS is operational. BMP Harmful Impurities unit: Absorbent bed
#1 in Purify mode, bed #2 in Purify mode.

SM Working Compartment: Pressure (mmHg) — 753; temperature (deg C) —
25.4; ppO2 (mmHg) — 143.1; ppCO2 (mmHg) — 3.4.
SM Transfer Compartment: Pressure (mmHg) — 751; temperature (deg C) —
19.8.
FGB Cabin: Pressure (mmHg) — 744; temperature (deg C) — 22.0.
Node: Pressure (mmHg) — 743.89; temperature (deg C) — 22.5 (shell);
ppO2 (mmHg) — n/a; ppCO2 (mmHg) — n/a.
U.S. Lab: Pressure (mmHg) — 746.43; temperature (deg C) — 25.4; ppO2
(mmHg) — n/a; ppCO2 (mmHg) — n/a;
Joint Airlock (Equip. Lock): Pressure (mmHg) — 746.43, temperature (deg
C) — 25.1; shell heater temp (deg C) — 22.1, ppO2 (mmHg) — n/a; ppCO2
(mmHg) — n/a.
PMA-1: Shell heater temp (deg C) — 23.1
PMA-2: Shell heater temp (deg C) — 19.1
(n/a = data not available)

Propulsion System (PS): Total propellant load available (SM + FGB + Progress)
— 3805 kg (8388 lb) [as of 11/7/02].

Electrical Power Systems (EPS):
Both P6 channels fully operational. Beta Gimbal Assembly (BGA) 2B and
BGA 4B both in dual-angle mode (directed position).
SM batteries: Battery #8 is offline; all other batteries (7) are in "Partial
Charge": mode.
FGB batteries: All batteries (6) are in "Partial Charge" mode.
Plasma Contactor Unit PCU-1 in Standby mode; PCU-2 in Standby mode.

Thermal Control Systems:
Air conditioner SKV-1 is Off; SKV-2 is On.

Command & Data Handling Systems:
C&C-1 MDM is prime, C&C-2 is back-up, and C&C-3 is in standby.
GNC-1 MDM is prime; GNC-2 is Backup (new patches loaded on both).
EXT-1 is On (primary), EXT-2 is off.
LA-1, LA-2 and LA-3 MDMs are all operating.
PL-1 MDM is On (primary); PL-2 MDM is off (diagnostic
APS-1 (automated payload switch #1) and APS-2 are both On.
SM Terminal Computer (TVM): 3 redundant lanes (of 3) operational.
SM Central Computer (TsVM): 3 redundant lanes (of 3) operational.

Attitude Source:
3 CMGs on-line.
State vector — U.S. SIGI-1
Attitude — Russian segment (RS)
Angular rates — U.S. RGA-1 (from RS attitude)

Communications & Tracking Systems:
All Russian communications & tracking systems are nominal.
S-band is operating nominally.
Ku-band is operating nominally.
Audio subsystem operating nominally.
Video subsystem operating nominally.
MCOR (medium-rate communications outage recorder) is operating nominally.

Robotics:
SSRMS/Canadarm2 at MBS PDGF3 (mobile base system/power & data grapple
fixture 3) and mated to PDGF1 (11A park position), with Keep Alive power
on both strings.
MBS: Keep Alive power on both strings. POA: Keep Alive power on both strings.
RWS (robotics workstations): Lab RWS is Off; Cupola RWS is Off.

ISS Orbit (as of this morning, 9:15m EST [= epoch]):
Mean altitude — 390.8 km
Apogee — 400.2 km
Perigee — 381.4 km
Period — 92.37 min.
Inclination (to Equator) — 51.64 deg
Eccentricity — 0.0013949
Orbits per 24-hr. day — 15.59
Solar Beta Angle — 11.0 deg (magnitude increasing)
Altitude loss — 200 (mean) in last 24 hours
Revolutions since FGB/Zarya launch (Nov. ’98) — 22743
Current Flight Attitude — LVLH (local vertical/local horizontal = "earth-fixed":
z-axis in local vertical, x-axis in velocity vector [yaw: -13 deg, pitch:
-9 deg, roll: 0 deg]).

For more on ISS orbit and worldwide naked-eye visibility dates/times,
see
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/osf/station/viewing/issvis.html