Identifying and Assessing Life-Cycle-Related Critical Technology Elements (CTEs) for Technology Readiness Assessments (TRAs)

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Abstract:

Life-cycle-related technologies affect system supportability cost andor time. Such technologies affect military capability and are a key determinant of life-cycle costs. Because these technologies are not emphasized in the current Technology Readiness Assessment TRA process this document is intended to improve the focus on life-cycle-related technologies in TRAs. It suggests questions that should be asked during critical technology identification to highlight whether the allocated baseline design configuration contains life-cycle-related critical technology elements CTEs. It also provides additional supporting information that corresponds to the various Technology Readiness Levels TRLs that are used to assess the maturity of life-cycle-related technologies.

Author(s):
Mandelbaum, Jay
Author Organization(s):
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 2005-Oct 2006
Supplementary Note:
Task AK-2-2404. DOI: 10.21236/ADA465212
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IDA-P-4164, IDA/HQ-06-001693
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DASW01-04-C-0003, W74V8H-05-C-0042
Monitor Series:
06-001693, ODUSD(S/T)
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, OPERATIONAL READINESS, LIFE CYCLE COSTS, LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
CTE(CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ELEMENTS), TRA(TECHNOLOGY READINESS ASSESSMENT), TRL(TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL), AFFORDABILITY, MATURITY, CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY
Report Date:
2006 Nov 01
Creation Date:
2007 May 02