Strategic Readiness LevelInstruments and spacecraft sub-systems are classified according to a "Technology Readiness Level" (TRL) on a scale of 1 to 9. Levels 1 to 4 relate to creative, innovative technologies before or during mission assessment phase. Levels 5 to 9 relate to existing technologies and to missions in definition phase.
If the TRL is too low, then a mission risks being jeopardized by delays or cost over-runs. It is a responsibility of the Advanced Studies and Tedchnology Preparation Division to promote the technology readiness at a very early stage in order to make new missions feasible.
Last Update: 13 Feb 2012
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