MARS EXPRESS ASPERA-3: Ion Mass Analyzer Data from 2013-2015

Mars Express ASPERA-3 Ion Mass Analyzer (IMA) data covers the fourth mission extension from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2015. The data was produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze ion mass composition near Mars based on the Ion Mass Analyzer (IMA) instrument data.
• Study temporal variations in Martian atmospheric particles over the 2013-2015 period.
• Model plasma interactions in Mars's environment using ion measurement data.
• Validate and calibrate planetary science models with real satellite instrument readings.
• Investigate solar wind interactions with Mars's atmosphere using ion data.

Strengths

• Data covers a defined two-year period from January 2013 to January 2015.
• Originates from a specific scientific instrument, the ASPERA-3 Ion Mass Analyzer (IMA).
• Produced by the authoritative organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Time Range

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 04:27:14.429923; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars