RIVKIN V3.0: 3-Micron Spectra of 33 Asteroids and Martian Moons

33 asteroids and the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos are represented in this collection of 3-micron spectra. The data was obtained by Andy Rivkin and collaborators, with nearly all spectra having been published. The dataset is hosted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Classify asteroid spectral types based on 3-micron absorption features.
• Model surface composition and mineralogy of asteroids using spectral data.
• Compare spectral properties between asteroids and the moons of Mars.
• Validate or extend published findings on asteroid spectroscopy.

Strengths

• Focuses on a specific, scientifically relevant wavelength (3-micron) for compositional analysis.
• Includes data for a defined set of 33 asteroids and two Martian moons.
• Nearly all data has been peer-reviewed and published, suggesting a level of validation.

Limitations

• The dataset's scale is limited to 33 primary bodies, which may not be representative of broader populations.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale statistical modeling.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Spectra obtained by Andy Rivkin and collaborators, with nearly all data published.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 19:07:03.468023; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Solar System (asteroids and Martian moons)