Rocky 7 - Mojave Desert Field Experiments Experimenter's Notebook Day 1: Tuesday, December 17, 1996

Full description of events of Day 1, December 17, 1996

Short traverse: timeline and data
A short traverse was completed in order to test Rocky 7's navigation and imaging systems before the long 250 m traverse on Wednesday.

Digging test: timeline and data
Rocky 7's manipulator arm was used to collect soil samples it had dug up near the rim of Spa Crater.

Self inspection: timeline and data
Rocky 7's stereo mast cameras were used to obtain images of the rover. For a rover on Mars, this ability will be important for determining the condition of the rover and maintaining it as long as possible.

Science target imaging: timeline and data
WITS was used to designate points on science targets for close-up imaging.

Plan view of Tuesday's Rocky 7 traverses
Overhead diagram of site locations and Rocky 7 traverses on Tuesday.