MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2013-02-13

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA during the extended mission from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. This dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific recorded time interval from 2013-02-13T08:42:06.000 to 2013-02-13T10:44:37.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during a specific 2-hour observation window.
• Correlating gravity anomalies with other geospatial data for planetary geology studies.
• Validating and refining orbital models for the Mars Express spacecraft.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA, a leading authority in planetary science.
• Covers a defined two-year mission period from 2013-01-01 to 2014 12-31.
• Provides a precise timestamp for a specific gravity measurement event.

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 (NASA)

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (mission phase); specific measurement from 2013-02-13T08:42:06.000 to 2013-02-13T10:44:37.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:51:04.152063; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)