Mars Express MRS: Global Gravity Measurements from 2013

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA from 2013-01-30T09:01:37.000 to 2013-01 30T11:07:28.500. This dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, captured during the extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during a specific orbital pass.
• Studying the internal structure and composition of Mars based on gravity anomalies.
• Calibrating or validating other Mars orbital datasets with precise gravity data.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA, a recognized authority in space science.
• Provides a precise time range for a specific measurement event: 2013-01-30T09:01:37.000 to 2013-01-30T11:07:28.500.
• Covers the extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.

Limitations

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

Time Range

2013-01-30T09:01:37.000 to 2013-01-30T11:07:28.500 (specific event); extended mission phase 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:51:03.552635; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)