Burning and Suppression of Solids – Milliken (BASS-M): Yesterday Kopra completed reconfiguration of the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) Facility and started setup of hardware for BASS-M. Today he completed the BASS-M setup. During the setup, there was an issue with the data from the power/video unit. He was able perform troubleshooting and recover the data, however due to the extended time the first BASS-M run had to be deferred. The BASS-M investigation tests flame-retardant cotton fabrics to determine how well they resist burning in microgravity. Results benefit research on flame-retardant textiles that can be used on Earth and in space. Low Earth Orbiting Navigation Experiment for Spacecraft Testing Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking (LONESTAR): Today Kelly and Peake opened the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock inner hatch and extended the Airlock Slide Table into the JEM. They then installed the Cyclops deployer on the Slide Table, installed a Small Fine Arm (SFA) Plate on Cyclops, and then installed the Lonestar on Cyclops. Lonestar contains satellites AggieSat4 (built by Texas A&M University students) and Bevo-2 (built by University of Texas students). Deployment is planned for Friday, January 29. After free-flying safely away from the ISS, AggieSat4 will eject the BEVO-2 satellite. Both satellites then perform cross-linking communications, exchange data, link to GPS, and transmit to ground radio stations. LONESTAR is used to further develop and refines autonomous navigation, rendezvous and docking software and procedures. Future NASA missions to destinations such as asteroids and other celestial bodies require the use of autonomous navigation systems. Cognition: Peake performed his Flight Day 46 session of the Cognition experiment today. The Individualized Real-Time Neurocognitive Assessment Toolkit for Space Flight Fatigue (Cognition) investigation is a battery of tests that measure how spaceflight-related physical changes, such as microgravity and lack of sleep, can affect cognitive performance. Cognition includes ten brief computerized tests that cover a wide range of cognitive functions, and provides immediate feedback on current and past test results. The software used allows for real-time measurement of cognitive performance while in space. Dynamic Surf 3: Peake exchanged the Video Recording Unit (VRU) hard disk drive within JAXA’s Image Processing Unit (IPU) for the Dynamic Surf 3 investigation. A disk drive filled with data generated from the experiment was replaced with a fresh drive for continued recording. The Dynamic Surf 3 investigation is part of a series of JAXA experiments designed to provide insight into the underlying principles of Marangoni convection. These experiments demonstrate in microgravity the flow transition phenomena from steady to oscillatory, chaotic, and finally turbulent. Observations are made of fluid convection during formation of a silicone oil liquid bridge that is generated by differential heating of two discs within the Fluid Physics Experiment Facility (FPEF). The results of this investigation could ultimately drive the design and development of more efficient fluid flow based systems and devices. Ras Labs-CASIS-ISS Project for Synthetic Muscle: Resistance to Radiation (Synthetic Muscle): Peake took a set of historical photos of the synthetic muscle samples. The purpose of this investigation is to measure the effects of radiation on proprietary synthetic muscle materials in space and earth environments. Robots made of these materials could provide assistance to humans in space, enhance survivability of robots during deep space travel, and provide support in extreme radiation environments on Earth. Fine Water Mist Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFE) Deployment: Kopra deployed two Fine Water Mist PFEs today. Once the Fine Water Mist PFEs were stowed in the USOS Portable Emergency Provision (PEP) locations, Kopra attached new instruction cue cards to the exterior of each location. Fine Water Mist PFEs are the preferred type of fire extinguisher for open cabin fire scenarios, but cannot be used behind racks. In the event that a Fine Water Mist PFE is unavailable, a CO2 PFE may still be used. Orbital ATK (OA)-4 Cargo Operations: All three USOS Crew will continue transferring Cygnus cargo to ISS today. As of yesterday afternoon, approximately 22 hours remain to be completed. Cygnus is scheduled to unberth from ISS on February 19th. ISS Reboost: ISS performed a reboost this afternoon using the Progress 61P thrusters. This reboost is the second in a series of reboosts to target the planned conditions for the Soyuz 44 landing on March 2nd, Soyuz 46 four orbit rendezvous on March 19th, and Progress 63 four orbit rendezvous on March 31st. ISS Reboost. Payload Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (MDM) #2 Loss Of Communications: Overnight Payload MDM #2 experienced a High Rate Data Link (HRDL) card latch up, which prevented communications with the MDM and ISS Payloads. Flight Controllers attempted to command a reset of the card twice without success. They then commanded a MDM transition to Payload MDM #1 and have restored communications to ISS Payloads. Later, Ground teams powercycled Payload MDM #2 in order to recover communications with the unit. The MDM is currently serving as a backup to Payload MDM #1. Today’s Planned Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. Environmental Health System (EHS) Microbial Capture Device (MCD) – In-flight Microbiology Water analysis and data recording Cygnus Cargo Operations TV conference with participants of the 10th S.P. Korolev Russian National Youth Readings SYN_MUSCL – Photography CYCLOPS – Big Picture Overview Video Of Greetings Video Footage for Roscosmos Press Service VEG-01 – Plant Photo JEMAL – Slide Table extension CYCLOPS – P/L Installation on JEM Airlock Slide Table Study of cardiovascular system under graded physical load on VELO Pumping brine and urine from EDV-U to Progress 429 (SM Aft) Rodnik H2O Tank and Flushing Connector Operator assistance in study of cardiovascular system under graded physical load on VELO Replacement of СО2 Filter Unit (БФ) ИК0501 (Install No.166 (00068062R, СМ1РО_4_449_1 bag 249-17). Dismantled СО2 Filter Unit 00068061R – for disposal. Reflect changes in IMS) Verification of ИП-1 Flow Sensor Position Operator assistance in study of cardiovascular system under graded physical load on VELO Study of Cardiovascular System Under Graded Physical Load on VELO JEMAL – Slide Table Retraction BASSM – Preparation Operations […]
January 28, 2016 at 12:54AM
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