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Technology Readiness Levels

For Desert Star Products

Introduction

Technology Readiness Levels are a method of identifying the current level of technological refinement for a particular product and its real-world application. Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) are the bedrock of both NASA and the DoD’s analysis of a technology’s use in the field. Given Desert Star Systems byword of “Technologies for Science, Exploration, and Defense” it seems appropriate that we would adhere to the same technological readiness standards as two of the most prestigious explorative and defense organizations. However, NASA and the DoD are applicators of technology and though they might fund the development of said technology, they are not the manufacturer. Desert Star Systems is a manufacturer and thus the TRL system does not quite fit the paradigm of how our products are assessed. This system is an attempt to expand and refine our internal system, define the parameters of each development stage, assess the existing products, and outline a path for product development.

Terms & Definitions 

PIONEER CUSTOMRER:

A customer willing to take a risk with an early purchase of a product that is not fully developed and refined. Pioneer Customers buy Alpha and Beta classed products.

EARLY ADOPTER:

A customer who is willing to take a risk with product that may still have bugs or kinks to work out. An Early Adopter buys Beta classed products.

Development

Prior to Prototype

This product is currently in-development and generally not available for purchase. We are currently accepting inquiries for this product.

Alpha

Prototypes Built

This product is currently in the Alpha stage of development. At the Alpha stage of development, the product is nearly ready to be produced on a larger scale. As an interested customer, you may be asked to participate in a focus group to help further refine this product. This product is available for pioneer customers only. Terms and conditions for purchase will apply.

Beta

First Production Run

This product is currently in the Beta stage of development. At the Beta stage of development, the product is commercially available, but only recommended for pioneer customers and early adopters. Terms and conditions for purchase will apply.

C.O.T.S.

Commercially Available

This product has endured rigorous testing and has been deemed commercially available.

Mission Verified

This product has endured over 50 missions successes in the field. A product with this badge represents the best of Desert Star; only the most robust and refined products are approved for the gold star.

Discontinued

No further work will be continued on this product as it is obsolete. Only a significant outside investment can move a product out of the discontinued portfolio.

 

Current Products

PRIORITY LEVEL:

Internal engineering priority assigned to the product.

SALES RATING:

Internal sales rating assigned to the product. This is for use as a guide when selling the product. The salesperson should exercise caution when selling some products to ensure our customers’ mission success.

READINESS RATING:

Rating assigned based on the product development stage.



Product Readiness Rating Priority Level Sales Rating
ARC-1XD/ARC-2XD Mission Verified Very High C.O.T.S.
DiveTracker-SCOUT Mission Verified  Very Low C.O.T.S.
DiveTracker-Sport Mission Verified  Very Low C.O.T.S.
microMARS Mission Verified High C.O.T.S.
SeaTag-3D C.O.T.S. High Caution 
SeaTag-GEO Mission Verified  High Caution
SeaTag-LOT Mission Verified  High Caution
SeaTag-MOD C.O.T.S. High C.O.T.S.
SeaTag-TT C.O.T.S. High C.O.T.S.

AquaMap-Diver COTS Low Caution
AquaMap-SeaFloor COTS Low Caution
AquaMap-Shiphull COTS Low Caution
DS-3 COTS Discontinued Caution
PILOT COTS Discontinued  Caution
SAM-1 Mission Verified Discontinued  Caution
AirTag-30 Alpha Low Caution
ARC-POP Alpha Low Caution
AirTag-13 In-Development Low Unavailable
SouthStar Beta Very High Unavailable


APA Discontinued
Discontinued
Unavailable 
FrogEye
Discontinued
Discontinued

Unavailable

OtterTag
Discontinued
Discontinued

Unavailable

Precision-Depth-Sensor
Discontinued
Discontinued

Unavailable

RangeNav
Discontinued
Discontinued

Unavailable

SeaTag-LOG
Discontinued
Discontinued

Unavailable

SharkEye
Discontinued
Discontinued

Unavailable


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