NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 5 August 2014

Today: Circadian Rhythms: Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Gerst removed the Circadian Rhythms hardware to end a 36 hour data take and downloaded the data to the ground for analysis.
The main objective of the experiment is to get a better basic understanding of alterations in circadian rhythms in humans during long-term space flights. This data will provide important insights into the adaptations of the human autonomic nervous system in space over time, but also has significant practical implications by helping to improve physical exercise, rest- and work shifts as well as fostering adequate workplace illumination in the sense of occupational healthcare in future space missions.

Burning and Suppression of Solids (BASS)-II (BASS) Stow/Capillary Channel Flow (CCF) Installation: Gerst removed BASS-II from the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) and stowed it, then FE-5 Wiseman installed the CCF hardware into the MSG, connected cables, and configured the MSG video system. Ground teams will now be able to run the investigation from the ground without crew involvement. Capillary flow is the natural wicking of fluid between narrow channels in the opposite direction of gravity. Tree roots are one example of a capillary system, drawing water up from the soil. By increasing understanding of capillary flow in the absence of gravity, the CCF experiment helps scientists find new ways to move liquids in space. Capillary systems do not require pumps or moving parts, which reduces their cost, weight, and complexity.

US Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Delay: Swanson and Wiseman completed Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) On-Board Training (OBT), EVA procedures review and follow up conference with ground teams. Later in the day, due to an issue discovered on the ground with Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Long Life Batteries (LLBs), teams were directed to stand down on preparation for US EVAs 27 and 28 scheduled this month. The EVAs will be delayed until after new LLBs are flown, currently scheduled for SpX-4.

Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Rendezvous and Docking Simulator Proficiency 1: Gerst and FE-1 Skvortsov completed this training in preparation for ATV-5 docking planned for August 12. Following the activity, they discussed results in a conference with ground teams.

Today’s Planned Tasks

RSS1, 2, Reboot / r/g 1009 [Complete]
Laptop RS1(2) Reboot [Complete]
SM ??? (Caution & Warning Panel) [Complete]
Daily Planning Conference (S-band) [Complete]
Biochemical Urine Test [Complete]
URISYS Hardware Stow [Complete]
WRS – Recycle Tank Fill from EDV [Complete]
CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 6238 [Complete]
CRHYT – Deinstrumentation and Cleaning Sensors [Complete]
WRS – Recycle Tank Fill from EDV [Complete]
24-hour ECG (termination) / r/g 6269 [Complete]
Locating equipment and tools for EVA 39. r/g 6266 [Complete]
??0501Gas Analyzer ?2 readings adjustments. [Complete]
Camcorder setup to capture T2 exercise [Complete]
CIR – Hardware Setup [Complete]
MSG – Visual inspection and activation [Complete]
SAFER – OBT using VRT [Complete]
HMS Defibrillator Inspection [Complete]
Hardware and tool search for EVA-25. r/g 6266 [Complete]
Replacement of Wring Collector Hoses [???] in ??? / r/g 6297 [Complete]
Remove and Replace (R&R) the Waste & Hygiene Compartment’s (WHC) ???-? [Complete]
WRS Water Sample Analysis [Complete]
BASS – Removal and Stowage [Complete]
RGN REC-TNK – Remove depress hose for nominal operations [Complete]
EVA Procedure Review [Complete]
Private Medical Conference with Physical Exercise Specialists (S-band) [Complete]
CRHYT – Deinstrumentation and Cleaning Sensors [Complete]
24-hour ECG (start) / r/g 6269 [Complete]
EVA2 Procedure Review [Complete]
Photo/TV Camcorder Setup Verification [Complete]
EXPOSE-R Hardware Connection to ????. r/g 6293 [Complete]
EVA Procedure Conference [Complete]
TOCA Data Recording [Complete]
Recording of Video Greetings / r/g 6296 [Complete]
RGN – Initiate drain into EDV [Complete]
SAFER – OBT using VRT (CDR, FE-5) [Complete]
ATV Rendezvous and Docking Simulator Proficiency No.1. r/g 6257, 6253 [Complete]
??-1 Flow Sensor Position Check [Complete]
????1, ????2 Dust Filter Replacement and MRM1 Gas-Liquid Heat Exchanger [Complete]
JRNL – Journal Entry [Complete]
Russian PAO event [Complete]
Preparation for S/W Upgrade. r/g 6291 [Complete]
RGN – Terminate drain into EDV [Complete]
CCF – Install Without Optical Diagnostic Unit [Complete]
SAFER – OBT using VRT (FE-6) [Not scheduled]
Cygnus cargo ops [Complete]
ASEPTIC. Samples photo after incubation. r/g 6292 [Complete]
??1-4 Dust Filter Cartridge Replacement in SM (???1???_4_419_1, Zone 28? enclosure. [Complete]
EHS – CSA -Calibration [Deferred]
ASEPTIC Photo Edit and Downlink / r/g 6292 [Complete]
??? Maintenance [Complete]
Photo/TV Camcorder Setup Verification
IMS Delta File Prep [Complete]
Stow T2 Exercise Video Equipment
ATV Rendezvous and Docking OBT Conference. [Complete]
CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 6238 [Complete]
ASEPTIC. Cryogem-03 Removal / r/g 6295 [Complete]
CCF – Historical Documentation Photography [Complete]
Stow ARED Video Equipment [Complete]
Task List

ARED Cylinder Evac
WHC KTO replace
WHC-???-? R&R
Roscosmos Report
COMMD Task Questions CDR, FE-5
EVA Procedure Review
3DA1 cam ops
ARED detent flip
Data prep return CDR, FE-1, FE-2
EHS IV TEPC T/S
IWIS RSU check
SSCV5 USB card reader
ST Time read
Cygnus transfer cargo ops
56P unpack [In Work]
Ground

Nominal commanding
Three-Day Look Ahead:

Wednesday, 08/06: Robonaut, ABC 4 R&R, Cygnus cargo ops, EVA Tool stow
Thursday, 08/07: ATV OBT, Robonaut, BCAT
Friday, 08/08: EVA tool transfer for RS EVA #39, Robonaut, SPHERES Smartphone
QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:

Component – Status
Elektron – Off
Vozdukh – Manual
[???] 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 – Stop
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 – Operate
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) – Process
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) – Norm
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab – Off
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 – Full Up