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Review of Directed Energy Technology for Countering Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars (RAM): Abbreviated Version
Appendix D
Definitions of Technology Readiness Levels
TABLE D-1 Definitions of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
TRL
Definition
Level 1
Basic principles observed and reported
Level 2
Technology concept and/or application formulated
Level 3
Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept
Level 4
Component and/or breadboarda validation in laboratory environment
Level 5
Component and/or breadboard validation in a relevant environment
Level 6
System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment (ground or space)
Level 7
System prototype demonstration in an operational (space) environment
Level 8
Actual system completed and (flight) qualified through test demonstration (ground and space)
Level 9
Actual system (flight) proven through successful mission operations
aTemporary prototype of an electronic circuit used for experimenting with circuit designs.