MEX SPICAM: Mars Express Infrared Spectrometer Measurements

Mars Express SPICAM level 1A infrared data provides cleaned spectrometer measurements collected during the nominal mission phases. The dataset is produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze Martian atmospheric composition based on infrared spectral measurements.
• Model surface mineralogy and ice deposits based on spectral signatures.
• Validate and calibrate atmospheric models for Mars based on spectrometer data.
• Study temporal changes in the Martian atmosphere based on time-series observations.

Strengths

• Data is described as 'cleaned' measurements, suggesting a processed quality level.
• Produced by the authoritative organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Last update date of 2026-03-13 indicates 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 for large-scale analysis.
• 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 instrument aboard the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

During the nominal Mars mission phases of the Mars Express spacecraft.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 08:07:07.011133; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars