The Wave Experiment Consortium (WEC)

Abstract

In order to get the maximum scientific return from available resources, the wave exper- imenters on Cluster established the Wave Experiment Consortium (WEC). The WEC’s scientific objectives are described, together with its capability to achieve themin the course of themission. The five experiments and the interfaces between them are shown in a general block diagram (Figure 1). WEC has organised technical coordination for experiment pre-delivery tests and spacecraft integra- tion, and has also established associated working groups for data analysis and operations in orbit. All science operations aspects ofWEC have been worked out in meetings with wide participation of investigators from the fiveWEC teams