NASA intentional technology development

Mario R. Perez; H. Philip Stahl; Lee Feinberg; David Redding

doi:10.1117/12.2630381

25 August 2022 NASA intentional technology development

Mario R. Perez, H. Philip Stahl, Lee Feinberg, David Redding

Proceedings Volume 12187, Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy X; 121870O (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2630381
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2022, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Abstract

Technology development enables space flight missions. This paper reviews lessons learned for how to formulate and implement an intentional technology development process. We describe four elements of this disciplined approach. First, start with Science Driven Systems Engineering. Define the Level 0 science requirements and derive a science traceability matrix for required measurements. Technology innovation and maturation does not happen in a vacuum. It is tied to the fulfillment of well-articulated science goals. Second, study, analyze and develop multiple notional mission concepts to identify and prioritize technology gaps. Third, invest in the maturation of mid-TRL technologies. And fourth, consistent oversight of the efficacy of those investments. Technology grants, cooperative agreements and contracts need to have active and close management and reporting of their progress, milestones, TRL advancements and final outcomes, to meet the goal of promoting and increasing the technology infusion rates in future space flight missions. The cumulative value of lessons learned from flight projects and expertise gained in the last decade enables more effective ways to promote advances via an intentional technology maturation model, a significant variation of the classical pull technology model.

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Mario R. Perez, H. Philip Stahl, Lee Feinberg, and David Redding "NASA intentional technology development", Proc. SPIE 12187, Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy X, 121870O (25 August 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2630381

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