1. The Scouting Exploration Methodology Study (SEMS) Research for Expedition Two and FMARS In order to understand the methodology research study please read Crew 25 Geology Reports and the Mobile Agents (MA) Crew 29 Remote Science Team (RST) Reports by Shannon Rupert located at the following link:In order to understand the methodology research study please read Crew 25 Geology Reports and the Mobile Agents (MA) Crew 29 Remote Science Team (RST) Reports by Shannon Rupert located at the following link: www. marssociety.org/MDRS/fs03 We will not be working within the MA system, however, we will try to simulate the process as much as possible We will not be working within the MA system, however, we will try to simulate the process as much as possible

2. The Following Equipment will be needed per team GPSGPS Ruler for ScaleRuler for Scale Jacob’s StaffJacob’s Staff Rock HammerRock Hammer Color ChartColor Chart Digital Camera*Digital Camera* Voice Recorder*Voice Recorder* Magnifying LensMagnifying Lens * Additional equipment needed to transfer data to computers in the field and/or at base camp to website

3. SEMS Segmented Research Program GIS Mapping Research Field Photo Documentation Research Lab Analysis Research

4. SEMS Research Program 2004 Phases within the Field Documentation Research Segment Phase One—MDRS Crew 25, creation and implementation of SEMS using non-scientist, March 2004Phase One—MDRS Crew 25, creation and implementation of SEMS using non-scientist, March 2004 Phase Two—MDRS Crew 29, Mobile Agents, implementation of SEMS within a complex computerized system, 1 st time geologists used SEMS, May 2004Phase Two—MDRS Crew 29, Mobile Agents, implementation of SEMS within a complex computerized system, 1 st time geologists used SEMS, May 2004 Phase Three—FMARS Crew 2004, implementation of revised SEMS within a specific remote geological environment, further development of specific methodologies that relate to impact crater structure, July 2004Phase Three—FMARS Crew 2004, implementation of revised SEMS within a specific remote geological environment, further development of specific methodologies that relate to impact crater structure, July 2004 Phase Four—ExTwo Crew 2004, implementation of revised SEMS within a specific remote geological environment, Terrain and Stratigraphy Methodologies will be the focusPhase Four—ExTwo Crew 2004, implementation of revised SEMS within a specific remote geological environment, Terrain and Stratigraphy Methodologies will be the focus

5. Purpose of the SEMS Affective asynchronous collaboration and communication between the RST and the field crewAffective asynchronous collaboration and communication between the RST and the field crew Focusing in processFocusing in process Photo documentationPhoto documentation “On the same page”“On the same page” Need to learn to walk before we can runNeed to learn to walk before we can run Field Crew has 3D perspectiveField Crew has 3D perspective RST has 2D perspectiveRST has 2D perspective Automation and RoboticsAutomation and Robotics Science DirectedScience Directed Need for Repetitive AnalysisNeed for Repetitive Analysis The way field science done on Earth will be significantly different then MarsThe way field science done on Earth will be significantly different then Mars

6. Overview of Methodology Process Small Scale Map PerspectiveSmall Scale Map Perspective Pan PerspectivePan Perspective Local Perspective (with horizon)Local Perspective (with horizon) Outcrop Perspective (Context)Outcrop Perspective (Context) In Situ PerspectiveIn Situ Perspective Sample PerspectiveSample Perspective Sample Site Perspective (After sample has been taken)Sample Site Perspective (After sample has been taken) Weathered vs. Fresh Surface Perspective (Close up/Naked Eye)Weathered vs. Fresh Surface Perspective (Close up/Naked Eye) Magnified Sample Perspective using hand lens of both weathered and fresh surface samplesMagnified Sample Perspective using hand lens of both weathered and fresh surface samples

7. Data Organization Data organized by each field site termed location x (name)Data organized by each field site termed location x (name) Worksites within the location are worksites y (name or number, prefer name)Worksites within the location are worksites y (name or number, prefer name) Therefore every piece of data will be associated with location xTherefore every piece of data will be associated with location x worksite y Excel spreadsheet or table of locations and worksites will include GPS coordinates (prefer UTM), names, and significant geological and biological features as well as possible future researchExcel spreadsheet or table of locations and worksites will include GPS coordinates (prefer UTM), names, and significant geological and biological features as well as possible future research Photo documentation should follow the SEMS checklist. Images should be in order to follow the flow of the focus in process. For instance, sample perspective should NOT come before pan perspectivePhoto documentation should follow the SEMS checklist. Images should be in order to follow the flow of the focus in process. For instance, sample perspective should NOT come before pan perspective Use metric system when describing featuresUse metric system when describing features If equipment and/or methodology can not be performed improvise but documentIf equipment and/or methodology can not be performed improvise but document Package data by zip file or folderPackage data by zip file or folder Voice Notes can be used at researcher’s discretion or in place of annotationsVoice Notes can be used at researcher’s discretion or in place of annotations * Notes that geologist will have to perform or train non-scientist in order to accomplish task if neither is available note that these steps were not performed and why

8. Using Crew 25 Martian Squeeze as an Example of the SEMS

9. Small Scale Map Perspective Researcher’s choice of map types Document all associated metadata. Remember RST has to have same data for consistence. This step can be done prior to EVA Annotate field site on maps Scale should be 1 to 2 km or same field of view as pan perspective (aka what is seen in pan perspective should be seen in map)

10. Pan Perspective Just before pan image is taken, photograph image of GPS unit that displays time and cardinal direction 360 degree clockwise rotation of images at selected site If possible, stitch pan image together using available software Note Cardinal Directions From this perspective annotate possible future research For example, If channel geometry is visible note: Apply Stratigraphy methodology to NE quad of pan perspective at location x worksite y* Pan perspectives between worksites should NOT overlap unless significant features are visible

11. Local Perspective Next step in focus in process Chose a site from the pan perspective such as fluvial environment or unusual features Closer image of local feature then in pan but with horizon visible in image This could be considered worksite y but will leave to researcher’s discretion Use team member (note team member’s height) or Jacob’s Staff for scale Use Jon’s Terrain Methodology here* Note Cardinal direction Note GPS Coords

12. Outcrop Perspective Next step in focus in process Select feature from local perspective but closer image This perspective is the bridge between the local environment context (seen in pan and local perspectives) and the sample to be taken within this image. Therefore, the RST should be able to identify within this image where the sample is taken. Annotation of where sample taken at this step is preferred or marker (aka rock hammer) Use ruler for scale along with team member or Jacob’s staff Note any unusual features Note Cardinal direction and GPS Apply Stratigraphy Methodology if relevant*

13. In Situ Perspective Next step in focus in process Closer image then outcrop, sample should be visible in this image but should also show context Ruler should be used for scale at this step Note unusual features Suggested process for image taken at this step is to remain in a standing or in an upright position Note Cardinal direction

14. Sample Perspective Ruler Scale should also been visible within this image as well More then likely will have to be in a kneeling position to take image Note rock type and any visibly minerals* Take another ruler to measure clast size, visible minerals, or grain size if possible* HCL test of clast if possible* Note lithology*

15. Sample Site Perspective Image sample site after sample taken from field take same image as sample perspective with scale

16. Weathered Vs. Fresh Surface Naked Eye Perspective Break sample with rock hammer Take close up image of both weathered (external) surface and fresh (internal) surface with scale Note lithology*

17. Magnified Sample Perspective Using same samples in previous image take magnifying lens to sample Add scale in image if possible Note lithology*

18. Using Compendium Map Snapshot to Show the Focus In Process

19. Check List for SEMS

20. Check list for Stratigraphy Methodology

21. Checklist for Lithology