MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2013-02-01

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA during the extended mission from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. The specific measurements cover a 1-hour 45-minute window on 2013-02-01, providing global gravity data for the planet. This dataset originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated on the platform in 2026.

Use Cases

• Model the internal structure and density distribution of Mars based on global gravity measurements.
• Analyze temporal variations in the Martian gravitational field based on the 2013-02-01 time series.
• Calibrate or validate orbital dynamics models for the Mars Express spacecraft based on radio science data.
• Study Martian geophysical features like volcanoes or impact basins based on gravity anomaly maps.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative source National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Covers a defined global measurement campaign from 2013-01-01 to 2014 12-31.
• Provides a precise time range for a specific observation on 2013-02-01T09:05:41.000 to 10:51:07.500.

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 instrument.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (mission phase); specific measurement: 2013-02-01T09:05:41.000 to 10:51:07.500

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:41:13.670050; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars (global)