Mars Express Radio Science: Global Gravity Measurements from 2012

A Mars Express Radio Science dataset collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12 31. It provides Global Gravity measurements for a specific observation period on 2012-10-06T03:53:13.000 to 2012-10-06T07:34:06.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure of Mars based on global gravity data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravitational field based on time-series observations.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital gravity datasets based on precise radio science measurements.
• Studying crustal thickness and density anomalies based on gravity field models.

Strengths

• Data originates from the NASA Mars Express mission, a recognized scientific source.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission period from 2010 to 2012.
• Provides a specific, precise observation window for detailed analysis.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiments.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31, with a specific observation on 2012-10-06.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:56:58.508270; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global coverage of Mars.