NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 14 August 2013
New Status: Italian Combustion Experiment for Green Air (ICE GA) Experiment: Cassidy removed the alignment guides from the Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) to unlock Passive Rack Isolation System (PaRIS) in preparation for the second run of the ICE GA experiment conducted by ground teams.
This new ISS experiment investigates the burning characteristics of biologically derived fuels to help develop the use of environmentally-friendly fuels on Earth.
Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Checkout: Cassidy performed a screen test to assess the health of EMUs 3005 and 3010 water separator loops. Due to the issues experienced with EMU 3011 during USOS EVA #23 when Parmitano’s helmet filled with water, specialists have determined that the EMU water separator loop is functioning outside of specification and allowing excessive amounts of water to enter the ventilation loop. Preliminary findings reveal no visible water in the ducts.
Multi-purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR): Following yesterday’s MSPR laptop maintenance, Nyberg set up the work bench and replaced the CO2 sensor and sensor box of the Combustion Chamber, followed by a functionality check. These activities are in preparation for future Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) commercial tasks. The MSPR is designed to accommodate several types of experiments including Aquatic Habitat (AQH), Combustion, and Crystal Growth.
Crew Medical Officer (CMO) On-Board Training (OBT): Cassidy completed his CMO OBT today. This is a Computer Based Training (CBT) module that requires no ground interaction and is performed periodically to maintain proficiency for designated CMOs. Nyberg completed her training session yesterday.
H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4 Cargo Operations: Today, the crew performed 7.5 hours of cargo operations, completing an estimated 12.7 hours of transfer operations. Stowage specialists estimate approximately 25 hours remain of cargo ops or approximately 69% complete.
Today’s Planned Tasks
Reaction Self Test [Complete]
Reaction Self Test [Complete]
Daily Planning Conference (S-band) [Complete]
WRS Water Sample Analysis [Complete]
JPM Rack Front Stowage Replace [Complete]
EVA Medical Kit Configuration / r/g 3170 [Complete]
Comm management / EVA from DC [Complete]
CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 3070 [Complete]
Transfer of urine from two ???-? and brine from USOS container r/g 3187, 3156 [Complete]
Spacesuit Systems Checkout / EVA FROM DC, [Complete]
PAO Hardware Setup [Complete]
HTV. Transfer Ops [Complete]
HTV. Transfer Ops [Complete]
DC1 ??? [Orlan Interface Unit] Checkout [Complete]
EVA Gear Donning / EVA from DC, r/g 3123 [Complete]
ON MCC GO Comm check and medical parameter test [Complete]
Monitoring Orlan and ??? Initial Condition / EVA FROM DC [Complete]
Crew Prep for PAO [Complete]
PAO Event [Complete]
Entry into Orlan, Seal off Backpacks / EVA FROM DC [Complete]
Orlan and ??? Controls Checkout / EVA FROM DC [Complete]
Orlan and ??? Preliminary Leak Check / EVA FROM DC [Complete]
MSPR – Hardware Setup [Complete]
Orlan fit check at suit pressure r/g 3123 [Complete]
Exit from Orlan / EVA FROM DC [Complete]
CIR – Hardware Teardown [Complete]
Grab Sample Container (GSC) Sampling Operations [Complete]
Post-Suited Exercise Comm Reconfig For Nominal Ops / EVA FROM DC [Complete]
FMK Deployment Ops [Complete]
Installation of Orlan spacesuit replaceable elements for EVA r/g 3123, 3173, 3174 [Complete]
TOCA 2 Data Recording [Complete]
SSC Relocation from A/L for EMU Ops [Complete]
Cleaning FGB panel vent screens (116, 316, 231, 431) [Complete]
Camcorder Setup [Complete]
Atmosphere Control and Supply (ACS) High Pressure Oxygen Bypass Config [Complete]
EMU checkout [Complete]
HTV. Transfer Ops [Complete]
MSPR CC – Sensor Box Transfer and Cable Connection to Thermosat [Complete]
Orlan adjustment check closeout / EVA FROM DC [Complete]
Cleaning ventilation grilles on FGB interior panels (panels 201, 301, 401) [Complete]
EMU checkout [Complete]
HTV4 Cargo Ops Conference [Complete]
IV-???? Transfer [Complete]
On-orbit Hearing Assessment using EARQ [Complete]
??? Maintenance
BCAT – Camera Battery Changeout [Complete]
Performing Specific Suited Emergency procedures for Translation to ??? in the event of DC1 leak r/g 3185 [Complete]
EMU checkout [Complete]
EMU checkout [Complete]
Crew Medical Officer (CMO) Proficiency Training [Complete]
ISS – HAM Radio Session [Complete]
EMU checkout [Complete]
Cleaning FGB ??? Detachable Screens 1, 2, 3 [Complete]
EMU checkout [Complete]
IMS Update [Complete]
SSC Relocation to A/L after EMU Ops [Complete]
Atmosphere Control and Supply (ACS) High Pressure Nominal Configuration [Complete]
Camcorder Setup [Complete]
CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 3070 [Complete]
Daily Planning Conference (S-band) [Complete]
Reading BCAT Reminder
Reaction Self Test
Reading BCAT Reminder
Reaction Self Test
Task List
CEO Ops [Complete]
ARED Cylinder Evac [Complete]
FUJ13D Battery Check
ESA Record Video Msg
WHC KTO Replace
WHC EDV R&
Roscosmos Report
Glen Harness Search
FFTD GSMK Find Pt. 3
Trq Driver Find
Bk Curtain Retrieve
Data Prep for Return CDR
Data Prep for Return FE-2
Data Prep for Return FE-3
HTV4 Cargo Ops [In work]
Crew Choice DL
HTV4 CD Transfer [In work]
MELFI1 N2 Pressure Check [Complete]
MELFI2 N2 Pressure Check [Complete]
MELFI3 N2 Pressure Check [Complete]
P/TV Adapter Locate
P/TV Trash Gather
WSTA Fill
Ground
Nominal Commanding
Three-Day Look Ahead:
Thursday, 8/15: JEM IMV flow measure, OBT CMO Proficiency Training, HTV4 cargo ops, Glacier, InSPACE3
Friday, 8/16: Russian EVA #34, HTV4 cargo ops, BCAT1, CFE, Space Headaches Questionnaire
Saturday, 8/17: Crew off duty day, CGBA status check
QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:
Component – Status
Elektron – On
Vozdukh – On
[???] 1 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV1”) – On
[???] 2 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV2”) – Off
Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Lab – Standby
Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Node 3 – Operate
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab – Off
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 – Operate
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) – Process
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) – Process
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab – Off
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 – Full up
