Instrument Information
IDENTIFIER urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument:rss.maven::1.2
NAME Radio Science Instrument for MAVEN
TYPE Radio Science
DESCRIPTION The Radio Science Instrument (RSI) for MAVEN is designed to study the structure and composition of Mars' ionosphere by analyzing how the spacecraft?s radio signals are affected as they pass through it. By measuring changes in frequency and phase, RSI provides insights into electron densities, temperature variations, and atmospheric dynamics. This helps scientists understand how Mars? atmosphere interacts with solar radiation and space weather, contributing to MAVEN?s overall mission of studying atmospheric escape and Mars? climate history.
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REFERENCES Asmar, S. W., N. A. Renzetti, The Deep Space Network as an Instrument for Radio Science Research, JPL Publication 80-93, Rev. 1, 15 April 1993. Available at https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=19950015039

Deep Space Mission Systems (DSMS) Telecommunications Link Design Handbook (810-005), Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA. Available at https://deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov/dsndocs/810-005/

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Telecommunications, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA. September 2006. Available at https://deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov/DPSummary/summary.html