MARS EXPRESS MRS: Radio Science Occultation Data from 2015-2016

A Mars Express Radio Science dataset collected during the extended mission phase from 2015-01-01 to 2016-12 31. It contains occultation measurements, with one specific observation covering the time 2015-08-30T08:36:49.050 to 2015-08-30T09:00:42.949. The data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Use Cases

• Analyzing Martian atmospheric profiles based on radio signal occultation data.
• Studying temporal changes in the Martian ionosphere based on time-series measurements.
• Validating atmospheric models for Mars based on empirical radio science observations.

Strengths

• Data covers a defined two-year extended mission phase (2015-2016).
• Provides a precise timestamp for a specific occultation event.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Occultation measurement via the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

2015-01-01 to 2016-12-31, with a specific observation on 2015-08-30.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:02:12.468423; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars