Maritime Administration's Satellite Communications Program: Is It Still Needed?
LCD-77-107
Published: Oct 27, 1977. Publicly Released: Oct 27, 1977.
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The Maritime Administration needs to identify and demonstrate specific benefits that exceed the government's costs for continuing the satellite communications services offered shippers. The continuing development of maritime satellite communications-related technology by the Maritime Administration is questionable because this technology is now available commercially.
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Communication satellitesCost analysisNavigation aidsProcurement practicesProgram evaluationSatellitesShipsShipping industryModemsMilitary forces