Basic processing of the InSight seismic data from Mars for further seismological research

The InSight mission has obtained seismic data from Mars, offering new insights into the planet’s internal structure and seismic activity. However, the raw data released to the public contain various sources of noise, such as ticks and glitches, which hamper further seismological studies. This paper presents step-by-step processing of InSight’s Very Broad Band seismic data, focusing on the suppression and removal of non-seismic noise. The processing stages include tick noise removal, glitch signal suppression, multicomponent synchronization, instrument response correction, and rotation of orthogonal components. The processed datasets and associated codes are openly accessible and will support ongoing efforts to explore the geophysical properties of Mars and contribute to the broader field of planetary seismology.

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Earthquake Science
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2025-09-02
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eqs.2025.06.006
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Planetary Science and Exploration
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Basic processing of the InSight seismic data from Mars for further seismological research

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The InSight mission has obtained seismic data from Mars, offering new insights into the planet’s internal structure and seismic activity. However, the raw data released to the public contain various sources of noise, such as ticks and glitches, which hamper further seismological studies. This paper presents step-by-step processing of InSight’s Very Broad Band seismic data, focusing on the suppression and removal of non-seismic noise. The processing stages include tick noise removal, glitch signal suppression, multicomponent synchronization, instrument response correction, and rotation of orthogonal components. The processed datasets and associated codes are openly accessible and will support ongoing efforts to explore the geophysical properties of Mars and contribute to the broader field of planetary seismology.

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Peking University (CN), Institute of Geology and Geophysics (CN), China Earthquake Administration (CN)
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