Crewmember & Individual Health: Physically, crewmembers are beginning to see some effects of hard work. Crewmembers are experiencing dry lips, skins, hands and feet due to the dry atmosphere, dust, and higher than normal elevation.

Team Wellness: Normal crew rotation occurred today with one crewmember departing and one returning. The departing crewmember will be continue their projects via remote sites. The new crewmember was oriented to the habitat health and safety procedures.

Bi-Weekly Habitat Safety Inspection: The bi-weekly safety inspection was completed today. The summary of findings is included below:

Fire/Life Safety:

Egress/Exits/Evacuation: Both lower level (ground level) exits are clear and unobstructed. The upper level (living level) window exit is operational and the window ladder is located underneath the main computer workstation desk. Cupola exit was opened briefly and rescue rope was visually inspected.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: CO detectors were checked and tested.

Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms were checked and tested.

LP Detectors: LP detectors were checked and tested.

Flammable Materials: Excess cardboard and other flammable paper/ plastic was removed to refuse area of Main Engineering.

Slips/Trips/Falls: Minor trip hazards on the lower deck have been modified. Equipment has been moved to allow for visibility and ease of movement.

Electrical Safety: The Chief Engineer has reported no health and safety issues with electrical systems. The area below and around the main electrical shut off switch is clear from debris.

Staterooms: No obstructions to exits were noted. Emergency egress hoods (donated to the MDRS Habitat by the Moon Society) will be placed in each of the staterooms and in the attic. Potable Water: The Chief Engineer has maintained potable water systems and no issues have arisen related to drinkable water.

Hygiene/Sanitation: The Chief Engineer has done a wonderful job at maintaining and monitoring the GreenHab, grey water, and septic systems. Crewmembers were instructed on proper use and disposal of wet wipes (when used for personal hygiene).

Communications: Crewmembers are still getting used to radio communications after the briefing. Habcomm duties have been shared amongst the team. Radios are operating normally, although high winds, unfamiliarity with the handset, and noise from the generator (while in Main Engineering) have hindered some non-essential communications. Satellite internet communications have been slow. Crewmembers are still getting used to shared work assignments (e.g. co-authoring a report) and bandwidth conservation. Evening bandwidth has been dedicated to journalism reports and mission support updates.

ATV Safety: Whereas MDRS veterans were given only cursory ATV familiarization, those new to the Moonbase will be given a full "out- of-sim" training and familiarization drills (scheduled for Days 04 and 05). One crewmember was oriented to the ATV today (this individual did very well). Those assisting with "out-of-sim" ATV training should remind the learners that the analogue space suit and PLSS (Personal Life Support System) add weight to the load (thus changing the center of gravity and balance of the rider).

Dust Management: Crewmembers are getting used to the dust management procedures. They have been encouraged to use slippers in living areas. The EVA Prep room was cleaned today. No reports of equipment failure secondary to dust accumulation have been received. Crewmembers have been encouraged to continue moisturizing their lips and skin (especially hands and feet) to prevent microwounds.

Nutrition/Hydration: The Executive Officer's research, "Component Integration into Complex Closed/Semi-Closed Systems" (pronounced "Kicks") is going well. Crewmembers have reported satisfaction with the meals, menu variety, and snack availability. Multi-tasking individuals often "throw" themselves into their work. This can sometimes create situations where people forget to adequately hydrate themselves. Crewmembers need frequent (and sometimes hourly) reminders to drink fluids.

Food Safety: Dry goods have been stored in the traditional MDRS fashion (where possible, dry good have been placed in fully sealable hard plastic containers). All new food items have been marked "C45" for inventory purposes. A thermometer will be placed in the upper level refrigerator when one is located.

Ergonomics/Materials Management: Crewmembers have been encouraged to work together to lift and/or move heavy equipments and supplies. The number one risk to injury at MDRS is the ATVs and going up/down the main ladder. Crewmembers have been encouraged to take their time with the main ladder. Although computer use is extensive at MDRS, no issues related to computer use have been noted. Some digging was done by two crewmembers today.

Main Engineering: Some leaking of oil and diesel (which is a known issue to the Engineering Team) is occurring from the base of the generator decking and at the base of the gravity-fed diesel tank. Crew 44 recommended some problem-solving (coordinated with the Engineering Team) to catch, collect, and possibly re-use the leaking oil and diesel.

Human Factors Research: The first focus group is planned for tomorrow after lunch. Participants continue to complete the morning and evening questionnaires. Morning questions primarily center upon sleep- wake-restfulness, energy, readiness, and overall simulation satisfaction.

Daily Evening Group Sharing Activity: (to protect crewmember privacy, responses have been grouped and only composite themes are reported)

Thorns: (Hassles/Challenges/Threats):
Roses: (Uplifts/Salutogenic Factors):

Plans for Tomorrow: Complete Habitat "deep" clean (all surfaces, door knobs, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping). Assist other crewmembers with their projects, media, and data collection. Conduct Entertainment/Recreation Focus Group