Equipment Needs

EQUIPMENT NEEDS
The EYE of the World Educational Program is an ambitious endeavor, but thanks to advances in modern technology, it is very cost-effective and feasible. The value to our students, however, is immense.

Below is a list of necessary equipment. If you would like to sponsor or donate a specific piece of equipment, please contact us by filling out the form below. If you would like to make a direct donation, please do so on the paypal link at the bottom of the page.

Communication
Spot Tracker
Sends location via satellite every 10 minutes. Allows live tracking of the crew.
MSRP: $169.99
Two Year Tracking Subscription: $299.96


Iridium Phone 9505A
Satellite telephone. Allows global communication between classrooms and the crew. Crew will use phone to send daily twitter updates to the website.
Refurbished available for: $995.00
Service Plan: $625 - Special Thanks to the Chapmans and the WRCRA!

Production
Sony HDR-SR12
High quality consumer HD camera. Will be used for filming documentary series.
Refurbished available for: $849.99

Portable Hard Drive- Special Thanks to Holly Winton!
Rugged portable hard drive. Allows extended documentation.
Available for $99.95

Macbook
High quality portable computer. Will be used for producing documentary and communicating with classrooms.
Available for $1299.00

M-Audio MicroTrack II
High quality portable field recorder. Will be used for documentary series and Alan Lomax Project.
Available for $224.95


Marine
We also have a number of Marine equipment needs. They are less specific than our educational program equipment, but no less necessary. This is a partial list. If you have any equipment you would like to donate, please contact us using the form below.

Chartplotter
Radar
Liferaft
Epirb
Replacement Running Rigging
Solar Power Generating Equipment
Deep Cycle Batteries
Watermaker
Parachute Sea Anchor
Folding Bicycles- Special thanks to Chris and Karen Griffin!

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I Want To Help!
Simply fill out the form below:

Name : e-mail : donation:

and/or make a direct cash donation:

NOTE: EYE of the World is incorporated as a nonstock corporation in the State of Virginia and is recognized as a a 501(c)3 public charity by the IRS.