MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2013

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12 31. The dataset provides Global Gravity measurements for a specific observation period from 2013-11-03T21:11:56.000 to 2013-11-04T00:08:08.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure of Mars based on global gravity data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravitational field from time-series measurements.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital gravity datasets for Mars.
• Studying crustal thickness and density anomalies on a planetary scale.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a primary space science authority.
• Covers a defined two-year mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Provides a precise observation window 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

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiment.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (mission phase); specific measurement: 2013-11 03T21:11:56.000 to 2013-11-04T00:08:08.500

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 19:08:21.095964; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars (global)