MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2013

Mars Express Radio Science data collected during the extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. This dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific observation period from 2013-02 25T07:25:56.000 to 2013-02-25T09:46:04.500. The data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravitational field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during the 2013-2014 extended mission.
• Correlating gravity anomalies with surface geology or topography mentioned as global coverage.
• Validating or improving models of Mars's crust and mantle structure.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-precision time range for a gravity measurement event.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are 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 experiment.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (extended mission), with a specific measurement on 2013-02-25.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:55:19.737140; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global coverage of Mars.