Mars Express MRS: Radio Science Occultation Data from 2015-2016

Mars Express Radio Science data collected during the extended mission phase from 2015-01-01 to 2016-12-31. The dataset is an occultation measurement covering the specific time interval 2015-09-04T00:24:50.500 to 2015-09-04T00:48:44.949. The data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated on the platform in 2026-03-13.

Use Cases

• Analyzing Martian atmospheric profiles based on radio signal occultation measurements.
• Studying ionospheric electron density variations based on the described radio science data.
• Modeling signal propagation and attenuation for planetary mission planning based on the occultation event.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Covers a defined mission phase from 2015-01-01 to 2016-12-31.
• Contains a specific, timestamped occultation measurement event.

Limitations

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

Time Range

2015-01 01 to 2016-12-31 (mission phase); specific measurement from 2015-09-04T00:24:50.500 to 2015-09-04T00:48:44.949.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 13:33:15.707611; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars