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Appendix E: Speaker Abstracts
Pages 31-36

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... Investments in national security science and technology have contributed to civilian advancements in the Internet, global positioning systems, jet engine technologies, weather forecasting, voice recognition, and translation software, as well as more recently to wideband networks, solid state radar, and advanced robotics. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
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... na tional security science and technology as well as from non-traditional disciplines will: stimulate innovation; reduce technical risk in acquisition programs; decrease product delivery time; support technology maturation; and with rotational assign ments, enhance the workforce with a flow of people and ideas. Draper Laboratory Perspectives on Prototyping James Shields, President and Chief Executive Officer The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory This presentation discussed the role of not-for-profit R&D laboratories in prototyping.
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... A comprehensive study is recommended to develop lessons learned regarding recent prototyping programs. Examples of GDLS success with prototyping, and the institutional capability GDLS has recently developed for "Collaborative Prototyping on Demand" point to three key success factors: Focus on challenges driven by priorities and program phase, broad collaboration, and agility.
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... The 8 programs discussed -- i.e, space launch vehicles, tactical missiles, helicopter and fixed wing target acquisition systems, ship vertical launch system, nuclear missile, and high speed ship -- are diverse as to size, technology, contracting type, policies, and procedures. Lessons learned and recommendations are made based on this experience.
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... ; the design and development of a specialized weapons location radar in sup port of a program new start (developmental prototype) ; and, the development of a cognitively controlled digital RF memory jammer tied to an advanced electronic support capability and cognitive decision support (conceptual prototype)
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... My basic entreaty is not to treat prototyping in isolation or as a "cure-all". Prototyping must be seen in the context of an overall innovation strategy that links concept and technology development to assessment of alternatives to effective implementation through production.
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