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In-Situ Soil Bioload Measurement and UAV Testing: Crew 54 Activities Overview

Crew 54 is focused on innovative experiments to advance planetary science. We will in situ measure and map soil bioload using a handheld instrument, comparing it with laboratory methods and common microbial techniques. A UAV will be tested in a desert environment to optimize imaging speed and feasibility for Mars. We aim to adapt Earth tools for space use while documenting modifications. Nutritional studies will ensure a diverse vegetarian diet, including holiday meals while adhering to Apollo's food weight limits. Celebrations for key holidays will enrich our mission experience.

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In-Situ Soil Bioload Measurement and UAV Testing: Crew 54 Activities Overview

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  1. Crew 54- Science Studies 1. In situ measuring and mapping of soil bioload with life detection instrument. 2. Testing camera and UAV (helicopter) system for surveying feasibility. 3. Demonstrating Earth tool feasibility and documenting modifications needed for Mars adaptation. 4. Survey and collection of gypsum deposits from predetermined location for analysis by Crew 55.

  2. Crew 54- Other Activities Crew 54- Other Activities 1. Apollo limited weight, volume, and a vegetarian diet including holiday considerations. • Lunar Astronomy lab and monitoring of the Moon surface features and terminator as the phase changes. • Celebration of all holidays appropriate to the crew. • Placement of synthetic hypoliths for long term monitoring.

  3. Measuring and Mapping soil bioload We will use a "handheld" instrument to determine soil bioload in-situ and compare these with laboratory measurements. We will also compare the instrument measurements (based on intrinsic fluorescence) with common microbial techniques.

  4. Camera and UAV System We will test a newly built UAV and camera system in the desert environment. To determine the best trade off between flying speed and imaging. To determine feasibility in a desert environment. This experiment is analogous to a Mars airplane

  5. Testing of Tools We will use common Earth tools while wearing the spacesuit and document any changes in design that would be helpful for space suit considerations. Modified tools will built for and tested during the March spaceward bound rotation.

  6. Nutritional Studies We will be using the Apollo food requir. of 771 grams/person/day (Smith et al., 1974) dry weight while maintaining a diverse menu. (Sushi, Pad Thai, etc). Meals will be prepared using as many dry ingredients as possible. Most meals will be a "Just add water" type of meals. Holiday meals may include luxurious food, but will still remain within the total food allotment for the mission.

  7. Crew 54- Other considerations Celebration of Christmas, U.S. New Year, and Chinese New Year while in simulation. Thank you. Please check the quest website and the yahoo group often. Contact me if you have any questions or ideas that I have left off.

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