MARS EXPRESS HRSC: Radiometrically Calibrated Mars Imagery for Orbits 13961-16468

NASA's MARS EXPRESS HRSC RADIOMETRIC RDR EXTENSION5 V4.0 dataset contains radiometrically calibrated data products from the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) aboard the Mars Express spacecraft. The data covers orbits 13961 to 16468 and is classified as CODMAC level 3. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze Martian surface albedo and reflectance based on radiometrically calibrated imagery.
• Map geological features and terrain using calibrated remote sensing data.
• Perform temporal change detection on the Martian surface across the specified orbit range.
• Validate atmospheric correction models using calibrated sensor data.

Strengths

• Data is radiometrically calibrated, which suggests a processed, analysis-ready state.
• Covers a specific and documented range of orbits (13961 to 16468).
• Produced by NASA, a recognized authority in planetary science.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Acquired by the HRSC camera on the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

Covers orbits 13961 to 16468.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 07:30:26.619540; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars