survey, could be combined for correlation with data obtained from 

 "special" sources not under USCG control, some of which are classified 

 or require other forms of protection of the data. The principal output 

 of the correlation process in MERIT would be a coordinated geographic 

 display of all maritime activities along with the capability to selectively 

 display activity of special interest, such as foreign fishing vessel 

 activity, on interactive displays with facilities for accessing amplifying 

 data stored in the computer on any particular target. 



b. Cost Analysis 



Estimated cost for a three-system MERIT network is of the 

 order of $1.5 million with monthly computer lease and software support 

 costs of approximately $14,000 for each system. 



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