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Flashline-16 Expedition Report-02 06-07-2024
Expedition Commander: Natasha Nicholson Team: Ilaria Cinelli, Terry Trevino, Tiffany Swarmer, Mason Robbins, Michael Andrews, Rhett Woods Destination(s): The Haughton crater Transport: On foot Distance Travelled: 6.48miles/10.4km Furthest coordinates from the station: 75°24’12.9”N, 89°48’41”W Expedition Duration: 5.45hrs Time: 10:00 – 15:45 Expedition Description: The expedition team, this time our full crew, set off at 10am…
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FLASHLINE-16 Science Report-04 06-07-2024
Author: Natasha Nicholson – Chief Science Officer Flashline Mars Research Station, Devon Island, 75°25’53”N, 89°49’27”W, Nunavut. Aims: Sites of Interest : Geology ‘Final rim’: The expedition team walked, circuitously, to a ridge approximately 1.67miles due south of the research station. Osinski et al’s paper from 2005 compares different observations and types of measurement and describes two…
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Flashline-16 Daily Report 06-07-2024
Author: Michael Andrews – Crew Logistics By the time that you are reading this message, the Arctic Wolves crew of the FMARS-16 mission are in our three-day simulation! We used this last pre-sim day to accomplish the following objectives: Our forecast was correct – today was (relatively) warm and sunny! After a quick breakfast of scrambled…
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Flashline-16 Commander’s Report 05-07-2024
Commander Report and personal observations July 5, 2024 Since our landing on 2 July, the weather has been a significant challenge, with storms, wind, and rain. Today, we had to postpone a long expedition due to adverse weather forecasts. However, we continually learn the importance of adaptability, even when our plans are disrupted. This adaptability,…
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Flashline-16 Science Report-03 05-07-2024
Author: Natasha Nicholson – Chief Science Officer Flashline Mars Research Station, Devon Island, 75°25’53”N 89°49’27”W, Nunavut. Aims: Water Sampling The triplicate samples were taken at 16:10 from Trinity Lake, coordinates 75°26’2.8”N, 89°46’59.3”W. Thick working rubber gloves were sterilised with isopropanol. Water was gathered in 80ml Pyrex glass jars, each in triplicate from a site approximately 1m…
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Flashline-16 Daily Report 05-07-2024
Author: Michael Andrews – Crew Logistics The team woke up initially ready to explore the center of Haughton crater, something that hasn’t been achieved by this base in several years. However, this was our worst weather to date, with constant rain of varying intensity at near-freezing temperatures. The Arctic Wolves had no choice but to postpone…
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Flashline-16 EVA Report 04-07-2024
Leader: Natasha Nicholson Team: Ilaria Cinelli, Tiffany Swarmer, Terry Trevino Destination(s): The alluvial plain northeast of Trinity Lakes. Transport: On foot Duration: 3.15hrs Time: 15:30 – 18:45 Furthest coordinates from the station: 75°26’30”N, 89°45’30.4”W Expedition Description: The expedition consisted of two science officers (Natasha and Terry), and two team members on bear watch (Ilaria and…
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Flashline-16 Expedition Report-01 04-07-2024
Leader: Natasha Nicholson Team: Ilaria Cinelli, Tiffany Swarmer, Terry Trevino Destination(s): The alluvial plain northeast of Trinity Lakes. Transport: On foot Duration: 3.15hrs Time: 15:30 – 18:45 Furthest coordinates from the station: 75°26’30”N, 89°45’30.4”W Expedition Description: The expedition consisted of two science officers (Natasha and Terry), and two team members on bear watch (Ilaria and…
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Flashline-16 Daily Report 04-07-2024
Author: Michael Andrews – Crew Logistics Happy 4th of July! The Arctic Wolves crew woke up after a much warmer and sounder sleep than our first night, and started the day with a team breakfast. We had a few high-level objectives for our second pre-simulation day: Our first goal for the day was to gather as…
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Flashline-16 Commander’s Report 03-07-2024
Commander Report (and Personal Observations) – 3 July 2024 We have finally arrived at FMARS, an isolated habitat located on Devon Island, Nunavut! I am leading a crew of seven professional experts, most of whom have already participated in analogue missions. I am proud to be part of this team. They understand the importance of…
