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MESSENGER E/V/H MERCURY LASER ALTIMETER 2 EDR RAW DATA V1.0

Published by Geosciences | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Metadata Last Checked: April 13, 2026 | Last Modified: 2026-04-06
Abstract : This data set consists of the MESSENGER Mercury Laser Altimeter (MLA) uncalibrated observations, also known as Experiment Data Records, or EDRs. The MLA is a solid-state pulsed laser that measures the distance between the spacecraft and the surface of Mercury. There are three EDR data products, MLASCIENCERAW, MLASTATUS, and MLAHDIAGNOSTIC, including the laser ranges, instrument status, and hardware diagnostic information.

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