Mars Express PFS: Raw Spectrometer Data from Fifth Extension Mission

Raw (CODMAC Level 2) measurements from the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer aboard the Mars Express spacecraft. The data was collected during the fifth extension Mars orbit phases and is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The dataset was last updated on 2026-03 13.

Use Cases

• Analyzing Martian atmospheric composition based on spectrometer measurements.
• Studying temporal changes in spectral signatures during the fifth mission extension.
• Calibrating or validating atmospheric models using raw instrument data.
• Investigating surface mineralogy from spectral data collected in orbit.

Strengths

• Data originates from the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer, a dedicated scientific instrument.
• Data is classified as raw (CODMAC Level 2), indicating a specific processing level.
• Dataset is associated with the fifth extension mission, suggesting a defined operational phase.

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

Measurements collected by the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer aboard the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

During the fifth extension Mars orbit phases.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:56:51.271548; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (orbital measurements).