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Appendix C: Criteria for Technology Readiness Levels
Pages 155-156

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... These include analytical studies and laboratory studies to physically validate analytical predictions of separate elements of the technology. Examples include components that are not yet integrated or representative.
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... Represents a major step up in a technology's demonstrated readiness. Examples include testing a prototype in a high-fidelity laboratory environment or in a simulated operational environment.
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Key Terms

  • relevant environment
  • operational environment
  • include testing
  • mission conditions
  • laboratory integration

  • hoc hardware
  • laboratory environment
  • meets design
  • include components
  • major step

  • intended weapon
  • validate analytical
  • final form
  • include paper
  • representative model

  • include analytical
  • laboratory studies
  • breadboard tested
  • separate elements
  • operational test

  • design specifications
  • analytical predictions
  • operational mission
  • include developmental
  • simulated operational

  • developmental test
  • basic properties
  • physically validate
  • actual application
  • paper studies


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