| 2005-10-12_17-36-19
October 12, 5:36 PM we scout the planned site. |
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The next morning, 9:30 AM, we work at the lodge. |
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If we were on Mars, would Clay be doing this outside? |
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| 2005-10-13_9-30-40
Our van is packed with equipment for the day. |
| | 2005-10-13_9-47-05
What kinds of things does the crew need today? |
| | 2005-10-13_9-47-16
How did the crew know what to pack? |
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| 2005-10-13_9-47-39
What tools are required to set up the station? |
| | 2005-10-13_9-48-11
Why does this task require two people? |
| | 2005-10-13_9-52-13
Can you spot how this box is used later at the station? |
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| 2005-10-13_13-18-38
We arrive near the site and lay out our equipment. |
| | 2005-10-13_13-16-40
Mars is dusty--how will we examine our equipment? |
| | 2005-10-13_13-20-52
Why is Jen looking at the photos we took in July? |
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| 2005-10-13_13-27-01
How could a robot help here? |
| | 2005-10-13_16-03-58
Could the MER robot travel down this hill? |
| | 2005-10-13_13-47-06
Kris helps Clay set up the water runoff basin. |
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| 2005-10-13_13-54-54
How much duct tape should we bring to Mars? |
| | 2005-10-13_13-59-56
Notice again how people need to work together. |
| | 2005-10-13_14-09-04
Would it be easier or more difficult to carry Mars rocks? |
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| 2005-10-13_14-13-41
Clay carries more rocks! |
| | 2005-10-13_14-14-46
Now Kris is helping Jen with the sensor arms. |
| | 2005-10-13_14-14-53
Jeanette is working alone, wiring the station computer. |
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| 2005-10-13_14-17-58
Kris and Jen work on another arm for the station. |
| | 2005-10-13_14-23-30
What is Clay doing? |
| | 2005-10-13_14-27-51
Jeanette starts over; wires must enter a hole in the box. |
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| 2005-10-13_14-42-32
Why is Clay fastening weights to the tripod legs? |
| | 2005-10-13_14-44-27
Clay and Jen work together. Why is the ranger here? |
| | 2005-10-13_14-45-15
The box contains a rain gauge. What is Kris doing? |
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| 2005-10-13_14-47-03
The basin catches melting snow for the rain gauge. |
| | 2005-10-13_14-52-55
Clay is repairing the funnel under the basin. |
| | 2005-10-13_14-53-34
How long did it take to install two arms? |
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| 2005-10-13_14-54-07
Why would sharp tools be dangerous on Mars? |
| | 2005-10-13_14-55-01
Why would it be difficult to use glue outdoors on Mars? |
| | 2005-10-13_15-29-58
Would working on the ground of Mars be difficult? |
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| 2005-10-13_15-48-57
How could Jen use her laptop to test the station? |
| | 2005-10-13_15-58-29
Would Kris be allowed to climb this hill alone on Mars? |
| | 2005-10-13_16-04-07
Why will the camera be placed up on the ridge? |
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| 2005-10-13_16-04-32
Bill is videotaping the work. Why? |
| | 2005-10-13_16-46-41
The basin water flows in the pipe to the rain gauge. |
| | 2005-10-13_16-50-06
Is it okay for astronauts to just talk and laugh? |
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| 2005-10-13_16-51-12
What happens to caulk when it gets very cold on Mars? |
| | 2005-10-13_16-51-29
Will astronauts make their own tools on Mars? |
| | 2005-10-13_16-51-42
The basin is held by rocks--are there enough? |
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| 2005-10-13_16-51-49
Why is the basin so high and not on the ground? |
| | 2005-10-13_16-52-07
Why is a bar taped across the catchment basin? |
| | 2005-10-13_17-16-16
Final step of the day: Repacking the van. |
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