4.6. APPENDIX 4A Technology Readiness Levels: Hardware and Software
| Technology Readiness Level | Description (HW=Hardware; SW=Software) |
|---|---|
| 1. Basic principles observed and reported | HW: 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. SW: Lowest level of software readiness. Basic research begins to be translated into applied research and development. Examples might include a concept that can be implemented in software or analytic studies of an algorithm's basic properties. |
| 2. Technology concept and/or application formulated | HW/SW: 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. |
| 3. Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept | HW: 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 compo nonents that are not yet integrated or representative. SW: Active research and development is initiated. This includes analytical studies to produce code that validates analytical predictions of separate software elements of the technology. Examples include software components that are not ... |
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