MEX SPICAM: Mars Express Infrared Spectrometer Measurements

Infrared spectrometer measurements from the SPICAM instrument aboard the Mars Express spacecraft, collected during the nominal mission phases. The dataset is a cleaned Level 1A product provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze Martian atmospheric composition based on infrared spectral measurements.
• Study surface mineralogy and ice distribution based on spectral reflectance data.
• Validate and calibrate atmospheric models for Mars using in-situ spectrometer readings.
• Monitor temporal changes in the Martian atmosphere during the nominal mission phases.

Strengths

• Data is cleaned and processed to Level 1A, indicating a standardized initial product.
• Originates from the SPICAM instrument on the Mars Express mission, a recognized scientific source.
• Provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, an authoritative space agency.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Measurements collected by the SPICAM infrared spectrometer aboard the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

During the nominal Mars mission phases of Mars Express.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 05:28:39.207899; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars