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MDRS Log Book
May 3, 2004

Photo Diary
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Jeff simulated ERA's movement to first waypoint during planned EVA where it will relay computer network and provide video of astronauts working in Lith Canyon below.
Jeff simulated ERA's movement to first waypoint during planned EVA where it will relay computer network and provide video of astronauts working in Lith Canyon below.
Rocks indicate three waypoints where astronauts will direct ERA to move to keep them within sight as they move in the canyon.
Rocks indicate three waypoints where astronauts will direct ERA to move to keep them within sight as they move in the canyon.
Maarten tests ERA's view from waypoint two; ATV antenna at upper left is simulating relay coverage from waypoint one.
Maarten tests ERA's view from waypoint two; ATV antenna at upper left is simulating relay coverage from waypoint one.
ERA's waypoint three, long arrow indicates planned view of astronauts; short arrow above indicates where crew works to place the farpoint relay back to the hab; arrow to mid-right indicates segment two of planned EVA moving towards the impassable ledge.
ERA's waypoint three, long arrow indicates planned view of astronauts; short arrow above indicates where crew works to place the farpoint relay back to the hab; arrow to mid-right indicates segment two of planned EVA moving towards the impassable ledge.
Maarten, Jeff, Kim, and Ron determine waypoints in the canyon; Kim's computer is tethered to the GPS receiver on the InfoPack.
Maarten, Jeff, Kim, and Ron determine waypoints in the canyon; Kim's computer is tethered to the GPS receiver on the InfoPack.
Jeff moves into alcove to test number of satellites received and computer network coverage.
Jeff moves into alcove to test number of satellites received and computer network coverage.
Ron provides shade while Kim and Jeff examine the waypoint records in Lith Canyon.
Ron provides shade while Kim and Jeff examine the waypoint records in Lith Canyon.
Back in the hab, Maarten, Abby, and Brent annotate an aerial map of the planned EVAs (projected to left).
Back in the hab, Maarten, Abby, and Brent annotate an aerial map of the planned EVAs (projected to left).

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