Mission Distance Goal Achieved!
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A short approach to a potential target was attempted and brought the
rover's total distance traveled (odometer) to 201.78 meters (656 feet)!
The science and engineering team had requirements to drive the rover
200 meters (650 feet) during the field test, and are pleased to have
reached their goal.
The approach was commanded to get the rover closer to an area
where scientists wished to use arm-mounted instruments. The initial
approach did not leave the rover in exactly the right spot to deploy the
arm, so an additional adjustment in proximity to the target became
necessary to improve positioning of the Instrument Deployment
Device (IDD) for more reliable in-situ instrument placements.
The good news was that the rover's location after the short
approach found it in position for new targets of opportunity for
arm-mounted instrument placement. The rover was now in position to
complete one set of activities at the new site with the Instrument
Deployment Device before making a short approach to the original target.
The rover is in good health and ready for sol 24 activities to
be commanded.
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Eddie Tunstel |
Mark Powell |
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Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu |
Eric Baumgartner |
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Jeff Norris |
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