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NTRAF section 2 and section 3.5 / Manufacturing or commercialization

What TRL 7 means

Prototype near, or at, the planned operational system. Requires demonstration of an actual system prototype in an operational environment.

Criteria reviewers look for

  • Prototype components represent production components.
  • Operational environment testing has been performed.
  • Safety or adverse-effect issues are identified and mitigated.

Evidence examples

  • Operational prototype report
  • Safety mitigation record
  • Manufacturing demonstration

Next action

Qualify the system through test and evaluation on the intended platform.

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Map context

Where TRL 7 sits

TRL 1-3

Signal

Research, concept, and proof-of-concept evidence.

TRL 4-6

Forge

Lab validation, prototypes, test loops, and pilot evidence.

TRL 7-9

Flight

Operational validation, qualification, and deployment readiness.