ROSETTA-ORBITER 67P: OSIRIS Narrow Angle Camera Images of Comet 67P
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Description
From 2016-02-09 to 2016-03-08, this dataset contains radiometrically calibrated and geometrically corrected image data of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, acquired by the OSIRIS Narrow Angle Camera on the Rosetta spacecraft during its extended mission. The data is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and represents a processed, version 2.0 release that supersedes earlier deliveries. Updates include corrected data, enhanced documentation, and improved handling of image quality issues.
Use Cases
Analyzing cometary surface morphology and geology based on high-resolution calibrated imagery.
Studying temporal changes in comet 67P's activity and outgassing during the specified observation period.
Validating and improving radiometric calibration models for space-based instrumentation.
Conducting photometric studies of the comet's nucleus using the provided radiance values in W/m^2/sr/nm.
Strengths
Data is radiometrically calibrated and geometrically distortion-corrected, indicating a processed science-ready product.
Dataset is version 2.0, reflecting corrections and updates made after an external peer review in October 2018.
Documentation includes a user guide with sections on FAQ and image data quality, and a document on the bandpass filter.
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 for large-scale processing.
The dataset's specific spatial coverage (e.g., full comet or specific regions) is not detailed in the provided metadata.
Provenance
Source
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Collection Method
Acquired by the OSIRIS Narrow Angle Camera on the Rosetta spacecraft.
Time Range
2016-02-09T23:25:00.000 to 2016-03-08T23:24:59.000
Freshness
Last updated 2026-03-13 15:56:48.976083; freshness should be verified.
Geography
Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
License is listed as 'other-license-specified'; specific terms must be reviewed before use.