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TRL Definition

The document defines 8 Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) ranging from 0 to 7 that describe where a technology is in the development process. TRL 0 refers to a basic concept that has been observed but not tested. TRL 1 is a proven concept or paper study. TRL 2 validates the concept design through physical modeling and testing in a lab. TRL 3 involves prototype testing for functions, performance and reliability in a lab. TRL 4 tests the prototype in a simulated environment. TRL 5 integrates the prototype into an operating system for interface testing. TRL 6 installs and tests the production system for less than 3 years. TRL 7 indicates field proven operation for more than 3 years.

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TRL Definition

The document defines 8 Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) ranging from 0 to 7 that describe where a technology is in the development process. TRL 0 refers to a basic concept that has been observed but not tested. TRL 1 is a proven concept or paper study. TRL 2 validates the concept design through physical modeling and testing in a lab. TRL 3 involves prototype testing for functions, performance and reliability in a lab. TRL 4 tests the prototype in a simulated environment. TRL 5 integrates the prototype into an operating system for interface testing. TRL 6 installs and tests the production system for less than 3 years. TRL 7 indicates field proven operation for more than 3 years.

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Definition of each Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

TRL Development Stage Completed Definition of Development Stage


0 Unproven Concept Basic scientific/engineering principles observed and reported, paper concept; no analysis or testing completed; no design history.
(Basic R&D, paper concept)

1 Proven Concept a) Technology concept and/or application formulated.


(Proof of Concept as a paper b) Concept and functionality proven by analysis or reference to features common with/to existing technology.
study or R&D experiments No design history; essentially a paper study not involving physical models but may include R&D experimentation.

2 Validated Concept Concept design or novel features of design is validated by a physical model, a system mockup or dummy and functionality tested
(Experimental proof of concept in a laboratory environment, no design history; no environmental test; material testing and reliability testing is performed on key
using physical model tests) parts of components in a testing laboratory prior to prototype construction.

3 Prototype Tested a) Item prototype is built and put through (generic) functional and performance tests; reliability tests are performed including:
(System function, performance reliability growth tests, accelerated life tests and robust design development test program in relevant laboratory testing
and reliability tested) environments; tests are carried out without integration into a broader system.
b) The extent to which application requirements are met are assessed and potential benefits and risks are demonstrated.
4 Environment Tested Meet all requirements of TRL 3; designed and built as a production unit (or full-scale prototype) and put through its qualification
(Pre-production system program in a simulated environment or actual intended environment but not installed or operating; reliability testing limited to
environment tested) demonstrating that prototype function and performance criteria can be met in the intended operating condition and external
environment.
5 System Tested Meet all the requirement of TRL 4; designed and built as a production unit (or full-scale prototype) and integrated into intended
(Production system interface operating system with full interface and functional test but outside the intended field environment.
tested)

6 System Installed Meet all the requirement of TRL 5; production unit (or full-scale prototype) built and integrated into the intended operating
(Production System Installed and system; full interface and function test program performed in the intended (or closely simulated) environment and operated for
tested) less than 3 years; at TRL 6 new technology equipment might require additional support for the first 12 to 18 months.

7 Field Proven Production unit integrated into the intended operating system, installed and operating for more than three years with acceptable
(Production System Field Proven) reliability, demonstrating low risk of early life failures in the field.

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