NEW HORIZONS LEISA: Raw Pluto Cruise Spectral Images V1.0

Raw spectral image data collected by the New Horizons spacecraft's Linear Etalon Imaging Spectral Array (LEISA) instrument during its Pluto Cruise mission phase. The dataset is version 1.0 and was produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Observations include functional tests, calibrations, and a rehearsal for the 2015 Pluto encounter.

Use Cases

• Calibrate spectral imaging instruments based on the described Vega and Arcturus star observations.
• Test stray light and flat field correction algorithms based on the calibration activities mentioned.
• Analyze instrument performance during hibernation phases based on the described Annual CheckOuts (ACO1-8).
• Simulate or rehearse planetary encounter sequences based on the 2013 Pluto Encounter Rehearsal data.

Strengths

• Data originates from a NASA planetary science mission, suggesting authoritative collection methods.
• Includes multiple calibration types mentioned in the description: stellar (Vega, Arcturus), solar, stray light, dark, and flat fields.
• Dataset version is explicitly stated as V1.0.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and structure require manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected by the New Horizons spacecraft's LEISA instrument during the Pluto Cruise mission phase.

Time Range

Covers the Pluto Cruise phase, including Annual CheckOuts one through eight (ACO1-8) and a 2013 rehearsal.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:48:38.596165; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Data collected in space during cruise to Pluto.