MEX SPICAM: Mars Express Infrared Spectrometer Measurements

Mars Express SPICAM level 1A IR data set contains clean measurements from the infrared spectrometer. The data was collected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the nominal MARS phases of the mission. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing Martian atmospheric composition based on infrared spectrometry data
• Studying surface mineralogy and ice deposits based on spectral signatures
• Modeling temporal changes in the Martian environment based on time-series measurements
• Calibrating and validating other orbital or ground-based sensor data

Strengths

• Data is described as 'cleaned' measurements, suggesting a processed state
• Originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a recognized authority
• Last updated on 2026-03-13, indicating 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
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected by the SPICAM infrared spectrometer aboard the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

During the nominal MARS phases of the Mars Express mission.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:10:34.796462

Geography

Mars