ABSTRACT

Contents 5.1 Introduction .............................................................................................112 5.2 History of Technology Forecasting...........................................................113 5.3 Techniques for Assessing Technology Maturity ........................................ 116

5.3.1 Technology Readiness Levels ........................................................ 116 5.3.2 TRL Calculator ............................................................................ 119 5.3.3 TDRA Tool .................................................................................. 119 5.3.4 Technology Road Mapping and Investment Planning System ......121 5.3.5 Doctrine of Successive Re nement ...............................................122 5.3.6 Technical Risk Assessment Framework .........................................123