Appendix_A_-_TRL_Table.pdf
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This file is Appendix A detailing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for the DARPA Expedited Research Implementation Series (ERIS) solicitation. The document provides a comprehensive nine-level scale used to assess the maturity of technologies, from TRL 1 (basic principles observed and reported) through TRL 9 (actual system proven through successful mission operations).
The TRL scale progresses through key developmental stages including concept formulation (TRL 2), proof of concept (TRL 3), laboratory validation (TRL 4), relevant environment testing (TRL 5-6), operational environment demonstration (TRL 7), system qualification (TRL 8), and successful mission operations (TRL 9). Each level includes specific DoD Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) descriptions detailing the requirements and examples for that maturity level. This appears to be a reference document that would be used to evaluate the technological maturity of solutions proposed under the ERIS solicitation rather than containing specific requirements for products or services.
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Appendix A
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Level Definition DoD DAG Description
1 Basic principles observed and reported.
Lowest level of technology readiness. Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development. Examples might include paper studies of a technology’s basic properties.
Technology concept and/or application formulated.
Invention begins. Once basic principles are observed, practical applications can be invented. Applications are speculative and there may be no proof or detailed analysis to support the assumptions. Examples are limited to analytic studies.
Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept.
Active research and development is initiated. 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.
Component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment.
Basic technological components are integrated to establish that they will work together. This is relatively “low fidelity” compared to the eventual system.
Examples include integration of “ad-hoc” hardware in the laboratory.
Component and/or breadboard validation in relevant environment.
Fidelity of breadboard technology increases significantly.
The basic technological components are integrated with reasonably realistic supporting elements so it can be tested in a simulated environment.
System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment.
Representative model or prototype system, which is well beyond that of TRL 5, is tested in a relevant environment. Represents a major step up in a technology’s demonstrated readiness.
System prototype demonstration in an operational environment.
Prototype near, or at, planned operational system.
Represents a major step up from TRL 6, requiring demonstration of an actual system prototype in an operational environment such as an aircraft, vehicle or space.
Actual system completed and qualified through test and demonstration.
Technology has been proven to work in its final form and under expected conditions. In almost all cases, this TRL represents the end of true system development.
Examples include developmental test and evaluation of the system in its intended weapon system to determine if its meets design specifications.
Actual system proven through successful mission operations.
Actual application of the technology is in its final form and under mission conditions, such as those encountered in operational test and evaluation.
Examples include using the system under operational mission conditions.
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