| Description: The instrument_pointing_mode element identifies the pointing mode of the CRISM gimbal. |
| Namespace Id: mro | Steward: geo | Class Name: CRISM_Parameters | Type: ASCII_Short_String_Collapsed |
| Minimum Value: None | Maximum Value: None | Minimum Characters: 1 | Maximum Characters: 255 |
| Unit of Measure Type: None | Default Unit Id: None | Attribute Concept: None | Conceptual Domain: SHORT_STRING |
| Status: Active | Nillable: false | Pattern: None |
| Permissible Value(s) | Value | Value Meaning |
| | DYNAMIC POINTING | The gimbal tracks a target and typically superimposes a very slow constant-rate scan. DYNAMIC POINTING is the nominal mode for targeted observations. |
| | FIXED POINTING | The instrument remains at a single gimbal position while taking data. FIXED POINTING is the nominal mode for multispectral survey data. |