Technology Readiness Levels, Explained

摘要

Within the Air Force, agencies will identify needs that seep into the walls of classrooms and labs, where experts will study them. From there, the technological journey progresses along a path of landmarks called Technology Readiness Levels, or TRLs, ranging from one to nine, the last one denoting the collateral is ready for operational use. As each level of readiness is achieved, the technology advances, flexing its muscles and trying to overcome its next set of challenges.