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Appendix D: Technology Readiness Levels
Pages 118-120

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... This includes 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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... Fidelity of breadboard technology increases significantly. The basic technological components are integrated with reasonably realistic supporting elements so that the technology can be tested in a simulated environment.
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Key Terms

  • operational environment
  • technology readiness
  • relevant environment
  • prototype demonstration
  • include testing

  • mission conditions
  • increases significantly
  • laboratory integration
  • hoc hardware
  • laboratory environment

  • simulated environment
  • meets design
  • include components
  • major step
  • intended weapon

  • validate analytical
  • technology increases
  • representative model
  • final form
  • breadboard validation

  • technological components
  • breadboard technology
  • laboratory studies
  • basic technological
  • separate elements

  • breadboard tested
  • reasonably realistic
  • includes analytical
  • operational test
  • test bed


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