MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2013-2014

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. The dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific record covering the time 2013-02-20T07:43:34.000 to 2013 02-20T10:32:29.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during the 2013-2014 extended mission.
• Correlating gravity anomalies with Martian surface features or subsurface structures.
• Calibrating or validating other Mars orbital datasets using precise gravity data.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA Mars Express mission.
• Covers a defined two-year time range from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-precision time-stamped measurement example from 2013-02-20.

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 spacecraft Radio Science experiments.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (extended mission phase)

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 06:56:23.228708; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)