Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa (MISE) – Phase E

The Subcontractor shall furnish the services of Dr. Thomas McCord acting in the capacity of Co-Investigator (Co-I) Emeritus for the Mapping Imaging Spectrometer (MISE) Investigation in accordance with the following Article 1 statement of work and referenced exhibits.

The Co-I Emeritus shall support the MISE Principal Investigator (PI), in order to accomplish all efforts associated with this Statement of Work consistent with the Europa Clipper Science Management Plan (Exhibit II, “Applicable/Reference Documents List”) and the Europa Clipper Science Data Management Plan (Exhibit II, “Applicable/Reference Documents List”).

In the performance of this effort, the Subcontractor shall:

1.1 Perform interpretation of MISE imaging spectrometer data to understand the surface compositions of Europa.

1.2 Support the development of evolution models for Europa based on Europa Clipper measurements and their interpretation related to the habitability of Europa.

1.3 Participate in MISE team and project telecons and meetings.

1.4 Generate science publications, for broad dissemination (open access), including peer-reviewed papers for special issues.

1.5 Provide input to the PSG Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) and Focus Groups (FGs) activities relevant to the science investigation. This shall include, but not be limited to, the development of the Strategic Science Planning Guide (SSPG), including science campaigns and high-level observation strategies in accordance with the Europa Clipper Role of the Science System in Uplink Planning (Exhibit II, “Applicable/Reference Documents List”).

1.6 Reviews and Meetings:

Attend and participate in the following meetings and telecons. With the exception of the PSG where in person attendance is required of PSG members, all meetings will be hybrid and in person attendance is at the discretion of the Subcontractor