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A Study on Readiness Assessment for The Acquisition of High Quality Weapon System

고품질 무기체계 획득을 위한 성숙도평가 방안 소개

  • Kim, Hyun Woo (Defense Agency for Technology and Quality) ;
  • Woo, Soon (Defense Agency for Technology and Quality) ;
  • Jang, Bong Ki (Defense Agency for Technology and Quality)
  • Received : 2013.07.26
  • Accepted : 2013.08.25
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Technology readiness assessment(TRA) used as a standard readiness assessment tool in the acquisition program of weapon system has some limitations in the comprehensive understanding of the complex system. Therefore, this research is intended to suggest a holistic maturity assessment method for the acquisition of high quality weapon system. Methods: Technology readiness level(TRL), manufacturing readiness level(MRL), integration readiness level(IRL) and system readiness level(SRL) developed to assess system maturities in the various aspects are compared and analyzed to draw an improvement avenue for the current readiness assessment method. Results: TRL, MRL, IRL and SRL have large differences in their maturity targets during the acquisition life cycle: technological performance, manufacturing capability, interface between components and total system, respectively. They complement one another's shortcomings Conclusion: To achieve a successful acquisition of high quality weapon system, multi-dimensional readiness assessment is required. Therefore, comprehensive readiness assessment using TRL, MRL, IRL and SRL will contribute to the acquisition of high quality weapon system through the accurate maturity information of overall system.

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