Transcript TRLs - Dawnbreaker

What are TRLs?
Alfred W. Clark
Dawnbreaker, Inc
Objective
• Provide an overview of Technology Readiness Levels [TRLs]
• The importance of trying to be accurate when describing your
TRL will be discussed and the availability of different selfassessment tools will be introduced.
Agenda
• What are
Technology
Readiness Levels
(TRLs)
• SBIR & TRLs’
Relationship to the
DHS Project
Realization Process
Manufacturing
Capability
Mature Technology
Capable
Supplier
Risk Mgmt/
Business
Planning
• TRLs importance to
SBIR Phase III
Keys to Transition Success
Why consider TRL
• Risk Mitigation
– Increase Transition success by
considering technology,
market, and management risks
Manufacturing
Capability
Mature Technology
– Understand T&E requirements
to validate technology maturity
and support the DHS
Commercialization Model
Capable
Supplier
Risk Mgmt/
Business
Planning
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Transition Risk
Manufacturing Risk
Technical Risk
Programmatic/Mgt Risk
DHS Commercialization Model
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Develop Operational Requirements Documents (ORDs)
Assess addressable market(s)
Publish ORD and market assessment on public DHS web portal, solicit interest
from potential partners in a way that is open to small, medium and large
businesses
Execute no-cost (CRADA-like) agreement with multiple private sector entities
and transfer technology and/or IP(if necessary)
Develop supporting grants and standards as necessary
Assess T&E findings after product is developed to assure DHS and
ancillary markets that product meet its published specifications
New Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product marketed by private sector with
DHS support
DHS SBIR
funds tech
development
through
Phase II
Source: Dr. Thomas A. Cellucci, Ph.D.,
MBA, Chief Commercialization Officer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security ,
DoD Beyond Phase II Conference,
September 2011
Differences from Acquisition model:
• Primary criteria for partner selection is market penetration, agility, and
performance/price ratio
• Product development is not funded by DHS
• Government involvement is limited to inherently governmental
functions (e.g., Grants and Standards)
TRLs and DHS Product Realization
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/st_product_realization_chart_version_1-4.pdf
TRL Correlation: DHS and Private
Sector
Commercialization
Success will
depend upon
understanding
what it will take to
achieve TRL 6+
and productization
Products =
• Mature Technology
(TRL)
• Manufacturing
(MRL)
• Viable supplier ?
(BRL)
TRL 1- 3
TRL 4-6
Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
Defined
• TRLs are a set of management metrics that enable
the assessment of the maturity of a particular
technology and the consistent comparison of
maturity between different types of technology—all
in the context of a specific system, application and
operational environment.
– They were originated by the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration and adapted by the DOD, DHS and
other Agencies for use in its acquisition system.
• TRLs indicate a level of technology maturity at the time of
Critical Technology Element (CTE) measurement
• TRLs do not indicate the difficulty in achieving the next TRL
level
• TRLs can provide a needed foundation for developing and
communicating insight into the risks involved in advancing a
new system and its constituent new technology components
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TRL 1-3: Basic Research
Level
TRL 1
TRL 2
TRL 3
Definition
DHS Description
Supporting Information/ Testing
Basic principles
observed and
reported:
• Scientific research begins the first steps toward
applied research and development. Examples include
paper studies of a technology‘s basic properties,
exploration of a technical phenomenon, and definition
of a technical concept. This level represents the origin
of technology readiness.
Published research that identifies the
principles that underlie this technology.
References to who, where, when.
Technology
concept and/or
application
formulated
• Once basic principles are observed and proven
repeatable, practical applications can be formulated.
Applications are speculative and there may be no proof
or detailed analysis to support the assumptions.
Examples are limited to analytic studies, device
phenomenology, and experimentation.
Publications or other references that
outline the application being considered
and that provide analysis to support
the concept.
Analytical and
experimental
critical function
and/or
characteristic
proof-of
concept
• Active research and development is initiated. This
includes analytical and laboratory studies to physically
validate analytical predications of separate elements of
the technology. Examples include components that
are not yet integrated.
Results of laboratory tests
performed to measure parameters of
interest and comparison to analytical
predictions for critical subsystems.
References to who, where, and when these
tests and comparisons were performed.
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TRL 4-6: Technology Development
Level
Definition
DHS Description
Supporting Information/ Testing
• Basic
TRL 4
Component/
subsystem
validation in
laboratory
environment
technological components are integrated
to establish that they will work together. Examples
include integration of modules and components in
the laboratory.
Standalone prototyping implementation and test.
System concepts that have been considered and results from
testing laboratory scale breadboard(s). References to
who did this work and when. Provide an estimate of how
breadboard hardware and test results differ from
the expected system goals.
TRL 5
Component and/
or breadboards
validation in a
relevant
environment.
• The basic technological components are
integrated with reasonably realistic supporting
elements so it can be tested in simulated
environment. Examples include ―high-fidelity
laboratory integration of components and software.
Results from testing a laboratory breadboard system are
integrated with other supporting elements in a simulated
operational environment. How does the “relevant
environment” differ from the expected operational
environment? How do the test results compare with
expectations? What problems, if any, were encountered?
Was the breadboard system refined to more nearly
match the expected system goals?
System/
subsystem
model or
prototype
demonstration
in a relevant
environment.
• Representative model or prototype system is
tested in a relevant environment. 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.
Results from laboratory testing of a prototype system that is
near the desired configuration in terms of
performance, weight and volume. How did the test
environment differ from the operational environment? Who
performed the tests? How did the test compare with
expectations? What problems, if any, were encountered?
What are/were the plans, options, or actions to resolve
problems before moving to the next level?
TRL 6
TRL 7-9: Product Development
Level
TRL 7
Definition
Supporting Information/ Testing
System prototype
demonstration
in an operational
environment.
• Prototype near, or at, planned
operational system level. Represents a major
step up from TRL 6, requiring demonstration
of an actual system prototype in an operational
environment.
Results from testing a prototype system
in an operational environment. Who performed the
tests? How did the test compare with expectations? What
problems, if any, were encountered? What are/were the
plans, options, or actions to resolve problems before
moving to the next level?
Actual system
completed and
qualified through
test and
demonstration.
• Technology had been proven to work in its
final form and under expected operational
deployment conditions. In almost all cases,
this TRL represents completion of system
development. Examples include test and
evaluation of the system in its intended system
configuration and operational requirement.
Results of testing the system in its final
configuration under the expected range of
environmental conditions in which it will be
expected to operate. Assessment of whether it will
meet its operational requirements. What problems, if any,
were encountered? What are/were the plans, options, or
actions to resolve problems before finalizing the design?
Actual system
proven through
successful
mission
operations.
• Actual application of the technology in its
final form and under mission conditions, in
accordance with the user‘s Concept of
Operations.
OT&E Reports.
TRL 8
TRL 9
Description
SBIR’s Relationship to TRLs
BASIC
RESEARCH
TRANSITION
INOVATION
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Technology Readiness Levels
TRL
1
TRL
2
TRL
3
TRL
4
TRL 5
TRL 6
TRL 7
TRL 8
Higher
Risk
Lower
Maturity
Lower
Fitness
TRL 9
Lower
Risk
Increasing Capability - Decreasing Technical Risk
Higher
Maturity
Higher
Fitness
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T &E Resources and Dollars
T & E Requirements Increase with TRL
Maturity
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Technology Readiness Level
BASIC
RESEARCH
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TRANSITION
INOVATION
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
DHS TRL Assessment Resource
DHS RL Calculator for Excel 2003 1.1.xls
http://www.homelandsecurity.org/hsireports/
DHS_ST_RL_Calculator_report20091020.pd
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http://www.homelandsecurity.org/hsireports/DHS%20RL%2
0Calculator%20for%20Excel%202007%201.1.xlsm
http://www.homelandsecurity.org/hsireports/
DHS%20RL%20Calculator%20for%20Excel
%202003%201.1.xls
Additional References
• DHS Science & Technology Directorate Commercialization
Office Resources
– http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1234200779149.shtm
• DoD TRL Calculator
– https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=25811
• DoD MRL Deskbook
– http://www.dodmrl.com/MRL_Deskbook_V2.pdf
• DoD Risk Management Guidebook
– https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=108201
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TRL Take-Aways
• TRLs provide a consistent comparison of maturity
between different types of technology, all in the context of
a specific system, application and operational
environment
• T&E requirements and resources increase dramatically
after TRL 5
• TRL assessments can enhance Risk Planning , R &D
planning and productization
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Questions ?
“He who fails to plan, plans to fail”
Proverbs
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