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NEAR Data Volume Structure

All PDS data volumes have this high-level directory structure:

aareadme.txt This text file provides an overview of the data in the volume.
browse This directory contains browse tools developed by NEAR scientists for specific scientific inquires. This directory may not be present.
calib This directory contains files used to calibrate instrument data. This directory may not be present.
catalog This directory contains PDS templates for the mission, instrument host, instrument and data sets.
data This directory contains uncalibrated or calibrated instrument data.
document This directory contains instrument documentation. It is included only on the first volume of a set of data. For example, only the first volume of MSI data for the Eros Orbit phase has a document directory.
eratta.txt This text file describes data errors and anomalies.
geometryThis directory contains geometry files. It may include SPICE files. This directory may not be present.
indexThis directory contains index tables describing times and key data file parameter values for this volume.
voldesc.cat This text file describes the contents of the volume.