We were originally planning to perform some arm tests on Sol 780 to help
diagnose the fault that occurred last weekend, but it was decided that
they were too risky. So a drive toward a target dubbed "Book Cliffs"
was planned instead.
During the drive, MARDI will acquire images of the surface just behind
the left front wheel to show what the Pahrump Hills rocks look like all
along the rover traverse. As MAHLI/MARDI uplink lead, I was busy today
planning the details of this MARDI "video."
We also planned a MAHLI stowed image at the end of the drive, which is
safe because no arm motions are involved.
Dates of planned rover activities described in these reports are subject to change due to a variety of factors related to the Martian environment, communication relays and rover status.
Written by Ken Herkenhoff, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center
