Mars Express Radio Science: Global Gravity Measurements from 2013-2014

A Mars Express Radio Science data set collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. The data provides Global Gravity measurements, with a specific time segment covering 2013-02 19T04:02:18.000 to 2013-02-19T07:00:09.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure and composition of Mars based on gravity field data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravity field based on the time-series nature of the data.
• Refining orbital models for spacecraft around Mars based on precise gravity measurements.
• Studying the distribution of mass and density anomalies on a planetary scale.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA Mars Express mission.
• Covers a defined two-year mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-precision time segment 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.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via the Mars Express spacecraft's Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (extended mission phase), with a detailed segment from 2013-02-19T04:02:18.000 to 2013-02-19T07:00:09.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:12:02.834937; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global coverage)