Trl

Name	Description	ID	ParentID
1 - basic principles observed	Scientific research has led to observation and reports of basic principles which has evolved to applied research and development.	trl-1
2 - technology concept formulated	Practical applications for the observed basic physical principles is found and reported.	trl-2
3 - experimental proof of concept	The most critical functions of the new technology is validated by using both analytical and experimental methods.	trl-3
4 - technology validated in lab	The concept is tested to assure that the technical elements can be integrated together and achieve the desired performance, at a component and/or breadboard level.	trl-4
5 - technology validated in relevant environment	The components making up the concept is tested individually in realistic environment.	trl-5
6 - technology demonstrated in relevant environment	A model or prototype of the concept, not individual components, is tested in a relevant environment.	trl-6
7 - system prototype demonstration in operational environment	A prototype is tested in the environment in which the final product will operate, e.g. in the original NASA framework this meant to test the technology in space.	trl-7
8 - system complete and qualified	The technology is built to the specifications of the final product and is tested in the operational environment alongside all systems it will interact with.	trl-8
9 - actual system proven in operational environment	At this level the all technology development has been completed and the technology is performing as intended in the real-world environment.	trl-9