Mars Express PFS: Planetary Fourier Spectrometer Raw Data from Fourth Extension Mission

Raw measurements from the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer instrument aboard the Mars Express spacecraft, collected during its fourth extension mission phase. The data is provided at CODMAC Level 2 and originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The dataset was last updated on March 13, -2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze Martian atmospheric composition based on spectral measurements.
• Study surface mineralogy and thermal properties based on infrared spectroscopy data.
• Validate and calibrate atmospheric models for Mars based on raw instrument readings.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a recognized space agency.
• Last updated on March 13, -2026, suggesting recent metadata maintenance.

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

Collected by the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer instrument aboard the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

During the fourth extension mission phase of Mars Express.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:31:48.222610; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars