Technology Validation Requirements Top Ten Affordability/Performance Technologies
This chart summarizes the results of the Task 2 effort for the top ten technologies from the previous chart. In Task 2, the type of demonstration required to validate each top ten technology to a TRL of Six was determined along with the funded as well as unfunded investment requirements necessary to reach TRL #6. These assessments were based on the current Boeing-Phantom Works AATP. The required unfunded programs are identified in the AATP.
The investment requirements for those technologies that require flight testing on a new test aircraft such as FATE do not include the cost of the new vehicle. Boeing-Phantom Works didn't want try to spread the cost of the vehicle across the technologies. Thus, two investment requirements are stated for the two structures technologies. The higher investment is required to conduct a ground demonstration to validate the technology. The lower investment would be required if the structure technology were validated in a new uninhabited vehicle such as FATE. This lower investment is more appropriate for comparison with the other top ten technologies such as Tailless or Adv. Wing Planforms that require validation on a new vehicle.
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