China Lake has a high desert environment. Point Mugu has a mild temperate sea-shore environment. China Lake's terrain includes flat dry lake beds, desert valleys, dry washes, and evergreen forest-covered mountains. Point Mugu's terrain varies from sea level to low hills. U.S. commercial customers will be charged direct costs and may be charged overhead costs, as determined by the commander or his designee.
Overhead costs are to be funded by the responsible defense agency.