Technology Transition: Lessons from the DARPA MEMS Program

Abstract

DARPA asked IDA to identify barriers to the transition of MEMS technology from DARPA-funded laboratory-scale experiments to DOD military systems. Over the past 3 years, IDA has introduced MEMS technology to DOD systems managers, has translated DOD operational needs and requirements to MEMS Principal Investigators, has brokered MEMS technology demonstrations, and has advised DARPA on strategies and tactics to promote use of MEMS technology in DOD systems. This presentation attempts to identify technology transition lessons that may translate into more efficient and effective technology transfer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA382109

Entities

People

  • Aileen Huang-saad
  • Brian Hearing
  • Forrest R. Frank
  • Kent Carson
  • Richard Singer

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Classification
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Monitoring
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Technology Transfer
  • Transitions
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Research Science/Academic Research