Technology Transition: A More Complete Picture

Abstract

This article explores the current view of technology transition, why that view can be considered too narrowly focused, and how we can look at it in a broader, more holistic way. Technology transition is the process of inserting technology into military systems so the military can perform its missions. Most of the time, the focus is on incorporating technology into a system, preferably through an interaction between the science and technology (S&T) and acquisition communities. However, there are other ways to view technology transition, such as improving our understanding of the trade space in which the systems designer must operate. This article offers four possible paths for technology transition and gives examples from the Air Force Research Lab's Space Vehicles Directorate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA488734

Entities

People

  • John B. Wissler

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Research
  • Space Environments
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transitions
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space