Task B - Wavix

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Task B: Wavix • Due Date: 5/18/2000

B. Wavix
1. Description
a) For profit startup corporation
b) Oceanographic data and communications
2. Wavix Joint Venture role and contribution
a) Provide, at no charge, up to 50% use of the Wavix satellite system communications capacity and related gateway stations to VITA for humanitarian purposes
b) Design, develop, and provide all mobile ground terminal communication devices
c) Assume responsibility for satellite maintenance and operations; establish warranty program and service support system for mobile terminals
3. Value of the Wavix contribution
a) Free satellite communication usage, estimated at lowest plan commercial rates of $5,000 per year, is worth approximately $12 million annually at full use
b) Annual satellite operating and maintenance, Wavix gateways and communications operations costs per year are estimated at $250 thousand