MEX SPICAM: Mars Express UV Spectrometer Measurements

Mars Express SPICAM level 1A UV dataset contains measurements from the ultraviolet spectrometer collected during the MARS phase. The data has undergone some corrections and processing. The dataset is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze Martian atmospheric composition based on ultraviolet spectrometer measurements.
• Model ultraviolet radiation levels on Mars based on processed spectral data.
• Validate atmospheric correction algorithms based on the described processing steps.

Strengths

• Data has undergone some corrections and processing, indicating a level of quality control.
• Provided by the authoritative source National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• 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

Measurements collected by the SPICAM ultraviolet spectrometer on the Mars Express satellite.

Time Range

During the MARS phase of the Mars Express mission.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 13 18:14:32.524609; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars