NetLander Ionosphere and Geodesy Experiment (NEIGE) – Preparation for Data Exploitation

Persons :

• Prof. dr.  DEHANT Véronique - Royal Observatory of Belgium ()
  Coordinator of the project
  Financed belgian partner
  Duration: 1/1/2003-31/12/2004
  

Description :

The NEIGE experiment uses radio-signals between a network of landers on the surface of Mars and an orbiter, and between the orbiter and the Earth. The objective of NEIGE is to measure the rotation variations of Mars and to determine physical properties of the interior and the atmosphere of Mars.

Satellite(s) or flight opportunity(ies):

- NETLANDER

Field of research:

Space Sciences: Planetary Geodesy