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Appendix G Criteria for Technology Readiness Levels
Pages 146-148

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... 3 Analytical and Active research and development are initiated. These experimental critical include analytical studies and laboratory studies to function or physically validate analytical predictions of separate characteristics proof elements of the technology.
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... This level represents a major step relevant environment 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
  • technology master

  • laboratory integration
  • hoc hardware
  • laboratory environment
  • meets design
  • army science

  • include components
  • major step
  • intended weapon
  • validate analytical
  • include paper

  • representative model
  • final form
  • breadboard validation
  • include analytical
  • laboratory studies

  • breadboard tested
  • level represents
  • operational test
  • testbed aircraft
  • design specifications

  • analytical predictions
  • operational mission
  • include developmental
  • simulated operational
  • master plan


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