Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration
An Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) enables the evaluation of mature advanced technology for usage by the United States Military. ACTDs allow technology evaluation earlier and cheaper than would be possible through the formal acquisition of new production capabilities. ACTDs must be sponsored by an operational user with approval and oversight from the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Advanced Systems and Concepts (DUSD(AS&C)). No ACTDs were initiated after 2006, when the DUSD(AS&C) initiated the follow-on Joint Concept Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program to emphasize multiservice technology development and improved planning for transition to operations. [1]
ACTD programs
The following programs were completed under the ACTD framework
References
- ^ http://www.dtic.mil/descriptivesum/Y2009/OSD/0603648D8Z.pdf
- ^ a b "Innovative Development: Global Hawk and DarkStar: Their Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator Program Experience, Executive Summary". RAND. Retrieved 2012-05-02.
- ^ Benney, Richard; et al. "The Joint Precision Airdrop System Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration" (PDF). American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Retrieved May 01, 2012.
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Further reading
- "Army Science and Technology Master Plan: (section 1): Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD)". Federation of American Scientists. March 21, 1997. Retrieved May 02, 2012.
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External links
- "Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTD) Website". Defense Acquisitions University.