HERE for the PDS schedule. The primary document is the MGS Science Data Management Plan , which is included in every science investigation contract. In order to focus science data management on the processing and archiving of data, a second document, the MGS Archive Generation, Validation, and Transfer Plan was written to discuss specific plans for each instrument. The MGS Public Information Release Plan is a recent document written to amplify on MGS public release activities, and the rules that govern them. Note that there are no specific requirements applicable only to the Mars Orbiter Camera.
All instruments are to be developing material for release.
In addition the requirements for thematic presentations, the MOC team has agreed to provide, on average, one public information release image a week. The general philosophy for release of data to the scientific community is that validated, archival materials will be prepared as soon as practical within the limitations of resources and data collection. The guideline is six months, but both the Science Data Management Plan and the Archive Generation, Validation, and Transfer Plan recognize that some products, for example global maps, may take longer, depending on the collection and processing strategies. During mapping, archival releases will be phased to match convenient seasonal and operational periods, which are approximately six months in duration. Each release will occur about six months after the end of each phase.