The Development and Initial Evaluation of the Human Readiness Level Framework

Abstract

Proper measurement and management is necessary to effectively translate capability needs and technology opportunities into stable, affordable, and well-managed acquisition programs. The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) has proven to be the tool and process of choice for assessing the maturity of developing technologies within the Department of Defense (DoD). Yet, the TRL has proven incapable of consistently capturing the human-related aspects of technology development and their association with technology readiness. This thesis describes the initial development and evaluation of the Human Readiness Level (HRL). The purpose of the HRL framework is to complement TRLs in program risk management structures within the Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (IDAT&L) Life Cycle Management System. Further development and evaluation of the HRL framework is required beyond what was carried out as part of this thesis. However, the initial framework takes that first step towards providing acquisition professionals a comprehensive guide that ensures human-centric priorities are addressed throughout all phases and milestones of Defense Acquisition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525365

Entities

People

  • Eric L. Phillips

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Software Engineering