Mission to Pikes Peak Mission to Space Simulation

Pikes Peak The summit is 14, 110 ft above sea level The front range of Pikes Peak is part of the 3rd set of Rocky Mountains: 1st - Ancestral Rockies existed 200 million years ago 2nd - Rockies existed 65 million years ago 3rd - Current range was created 60 million years ago The summit is 14, 110 ft above sea level The front range of Pikes Peak is part of the 3rd set of Rocky Mountains: 1st - Ancestral Rockies existed 200 million years ago 2nd - Rockies existed 65 million years ago 3rd - Current range was created 60 million years ago

Pikes Peak Pikes Peak is one of the most famous of the 53 peaks of the Rocky Mountains, but not the highest The rock of Pikes Peak was formed by a batholyth of molten rock that moved upward from below the Earth’s surface In 1892 the Cog Railroad was built In 1893 a Massachusetts author and teacher named Katherine Lee Bates was so inspired by the summit that she wrote a poem, America the Beautiful, which was later put to music Pikes Peak is one of the most famous of the 53 peaks of the Rocky Mountains, but not the highest The rock of Pikes Peak was formed by a batholyth of molten rock that moved upward from below the Earth’s surface In 1892 the Cog Railroad was built In 1893 a Massachusetts author and teacher named Katherine Lee Bates was so inspired by the summit that she wrote a poem, America the Beautiful, which was later put to music

Mission Activity 1 Psychological Profile “When you think of ascending Pikes peak to 14,110 ft. above sea level, how do you feel? What feelings, questions, or concerns might you have?” Space Connection: What does a mission to Pikes Peak have to do with space ? Psychological Profile “When you think of ascending Pikes peak to 14,110 ft. above sea level, how do you feel? What feelings, questions, or concerns might you have?” Space Connection: What does a mission to Pikes Peak have to do with space ?

Mission Activity 1 Question Quest: Think of a question for each category. What answers do you hope to discover on your mission to Pikes Peak? Pikes Peak KWL Chart Preparing for your mission Crew Member Assignments Question Quest: Think of a question for each category. What answers do you hope to discover on your mission to Pikes Peak? Pikes Peak KWL Chart Preparing for your mission Crew Member Assignments

Mission Preparation The day before: –Avoid alcohol, salty foods, and carbonated drinks –DRINK EXTRA WATER –Eat more carbohydrates such as grains, pasta, fruits and vegetables –Take Tylenol or aspirin before leaving in the morning The day before: –Avoid alcohol, salty foods, and carbonated drinks –DRINK EXTRA WATER –Eat more carbohydrates such as grains, pasta, fruits and vegetables –Take Tylenol or aspirin before leaving in the morning

What to Wear Dress wearing layers Wear comfortable shoes A hat and/or sunglasses Wear sunscreen Dress wearing layers Wear comfortable shoes A hat and/or sunglasses Wear sunscreen

What to Bring Water bottle with ice, juice or water (no carbonated drinks) Chewing gum to help your ears at higher altitude Extra sunscreen, jacket, sunglasses Tylenol or aspirin Camera and film Binoculars (if you have your own) Water bottle with ice, juice or water (no carbonated drinks) Chewing gum to help your ears at higher altitude Extra sunscreen, jacket, sunglasses Tylenol or aspirin Camera and film Binoculars (if you have your own)

Wildlife Safety Use the buddy system and never leave the group without your buddy Stay on paths and with members of your team Be respectful of the wildlife. You will see more if quiet. No specimens may be removed or taken Don’t approach wildlife, especially baby animals. Observe quietly from a distance. Never feed the animals Use the buddy system and never leave the group without your buddy Stay on paths and with members of your team Be respectful of the wildlife. You will see more if quiet. No specimens may be removed or taken Don’t approach wildlife, especially baby animals. Observe quietly from a distance. Never feed the animals

Altitude Sickness American Journal of Medicine states that people with hemodynamic health risks are in no danger when experiencing hypobaric hysoxia at altitude. Side effects: –Headache –Breathlessness –Fatigue –Mild nausea American Journal of Medicine states that people with hemodynamic health risks are in no danger when experiencing hypobaric hysoxia at altitude. Side effects: –Headache –Breathlessness –Fatigue –Mild nausea

Benefits of High Altitude Living Increase in red blood cells Increase in capillaries improving oxygenation of muscles Increase in the volume of mitochondria Increase in blood volume Increase in lung ability Athletes use high altitude training to improve performance Increase in red blood cells Increase in capillaries improving oxygenation of muscles Increase in the volume of mitochondria Increase in blood volume Increase in lung ability Athletes use high altitude training to improve performance

Team Assignments Mission Commander-Guides completion of jobs and gathers notes for mission report Mission Specialist-Lung test Mission Specialist-Oxygen reading Mission Specialist-Test water pH Mission Specialist-Blood pressure readings Mission Commander-Guides completion of jobs and gathers notes for mission report Mission Specialist-Lung test Mission Specialist-Oxygen reading Mission Specialist-Test water pH Mission Specialist-Blood pressure readings

Team Assignments Payload Specialist-Solar readings Payload Specialist-Temperature and altitude readings Payload Specialist-Balloon test Payload Specialist-Anemometer readings Payload Specialist-GPS/Navigation Payload Specialist-Solar readings Payload Specialist-Temperature and altitude readings Payload Specialist-Balloon test Payload Specialist-Anemometer readings Payload Specialist-GPS/Navigation

Team Assignments Environmental Specialist-Cloud cover analysis Life Science Officer-REPORT HEALTH CONCERNS OF TEAM MEMBERS, oversee crew physiological and psychological status Data Collection Officer-Records mission through photos and notes (optional) Environmental Specialist-Cloud cover analysis Life Science Officer-REPORT HEALTH CONCERNS OF TEAM MEMBERS, oversee crew physiological and psychological status Data Collection Officer-Records mission through photos and notes (optional)

Mission Activity 2 Psychological Profile 2: “Now that you know more about the mission, record how you feel about ascending Pikes Peak. What concerns or questions do you have?” List your best hopes. What are your worst fears? Anemometer Lesson Plan Psychological Profile 2: “Now that you know more about the mission, record how you feel about ascending Pikes Peak. What concerns or questions do you have?” List your best hopes. What are your worst fears? Anemometer Lesson Plan

Data Collection Overview Physiological Readings –Heart Rate –Lung Reading –Personal Effect –Blood Pressure Reading Physiological Readings –Heart Rate –Lung Reading –Personal Effect –Blood Pressure Reading

Data Collection Overview Environmental Readings Overview –pH Testing –Air Pressure/Balloon Experiment –Wind Speed –Solar Intensity and UV Radiation –Temperature Reading –Cloud Cover Environmental Readings Overview –pH Testing –Air Pressure/Balloon Experiment –Wind Speed –Solar Intensity and UV Radiation –Temperature Reading –Cloud Cover

Mission Debrief Debrief of Mission to Pikes Peak Mission to Pikes Peak Group Findings Poster Activity Mission Patch Activity Debrief of Mission to Pikes Peak Mission to Pikes Peak Group Findings Poster Activity Mission Patch Activity

Home-made Anemometer Each group must make one anemometer