#Drill dr software
#Drill dr series

#Drill dr series

The science team today planned a series of targeted remote science observations followed by a drive. MSLICE allows us to create and name targets of interest and generate detailed plans of observations and activities for the rover to execute on Mars.

#Drill dr software

The GEO KOP uses a science activity planner software program called MSLICE, which was specifically created for the Mars Science Laboratory rover. Not to be deterred, the rover is taking advantage of a slightly different route to the east that will allow her to ascend out of the canyon onto flatter terrain.ĭuring science operations today I served as the “Keeper Of the Plan,” or KOP, for the geology (GEO) theme group. We’re hopeful for another successful drive and smoother sailing as Curiosity skillfully traverses the Martian terrain!Įarth planning date: Monday, June 12, 2023Ĭuriosity has been diligently driving uphill through a canyon but the terrain right near the crest has proven to be challenging due to a combination of steep slopes, bumpy bedrock, and fine-grained sand. Later on Sol 3858, Curiosity will drive a planned distance of about 17 m and acquire the usual post-drive imagery to document its new location. This rear-view imagery will inform and support potential future drives through tricky terrain. Mastcam will document textures of Gediz Vallis ridge off in the distance as well as churned up terrain behind Curiosity from its previous drive attempts. The rover will also use Mastcam to document nearby regolith with interesting surface disruption features. ChemCam and Mastcam will assess the composition of and document Boa Esperanca. In addition to APXS, Curiosity will also investigate Terebito with MAHLI and Mastcam in this plan.Ī second nearby target named “Boa Esperanca” is in an area with possible “duricrust,” a hard crust of soil that forms in dry places like Mars. Curiosity will first brush away the dust from Terebito with its Dust Removal Tool (DRT) before performing a quick “Touch-and-Go” observation with APXS to assess the elemental composition of the bedrock. After the recent drive, we have a new area to scope out targets of interest and have selected “Terebito,” which is located on a flat block of bedrock within reach of the rover’s arm.

Earth planning date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023Īfter several attempts to drive through difficult terrain, Curiosity successfully completed a drive of about 11 m on Sol 3857! We have a straightforward plan today primarily focused on driving farther as well as several observations of both nearby and distant targets.