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Area of Science:

  • Systems Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Technology Management

Background:

  • Systems integration is crucial for complex products, with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) aiding technology infusion decisions.
  • The TRL scale faces challenges in representing technology integration within systems.
  • The Integration Readiness Levels (IRL) scale is proposed to address these integration challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a set of information items for documenting evidence at each IRL level.
  • To enhance objective, evidence-based assessments of technology integration readiness.
  • To support professionals in making accurate decisions for systems integration.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a standardized set of information items for IRL documentation.
  • Conducting a case study using the China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS) program.
  • Testing the proposed IRL documentation framework on spacecraft development.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key investigation stages for IRL assessments.
  • Successful validation of the proposed IRL documentation through a spacecraft case study.
  • Demonstration of the IRL scale's utility in evidence-based integration evaluations.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed IRL information items provide a structured method for evidence-based integration readiness assessments.
  • This framework supports professionals in improving decision-making accuracy in systems integration.
  • The IRL scale contributes to advancing research in integration readiness and its practical application.