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Technology Readiness Level 1 – Basic Principles Observed
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This page introduces the first maturity level of the Technology Readiness Level scale and provides a common entry point for the TRL 1 documentation of the Collaborative Bee projects.
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== Project access ==

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Mini-Bee
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Hybrid VTOL multicopter concept for humanitarian, emergency and light air ambulance missions.

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'''[[Minibee TRL1|Open Minibee TRL1]]'''
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Bee Plane
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Early-stage aircraft concept developed within the Collaborative Bee framework.

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'''[[TRL1 Bee Plane|Open TRL 1 – Bee Plane]]'''
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Iso-Plane
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Early-stage aircraft concept based on specific technical and operational assumptions.

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'''[[TRL1 Iso-Plane|Open TRL 1 – Iso-Plane]]'''
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== Purpose of this page ==

This page defines the meaning of '''Technology Readiness Level 1 (TRL 1)''' and explains how it is used within the Collaborative Bee project framework.

It is designed to provide a shared reference before accessing the project-specific TRL 1 pages.

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'''Objective:''' provide a clear and professional maturity framework for early-stage project documentation.
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== What are Technology Readiness Levels? ==

'''Technology Readiness Levels''' are a structured scale used to assess the maturity of a technology.

They help project teams, contributors, partners and stakeholders understand whether a technology is still at the stage of scientific observation, concept formulation, prototype development, validation, qualification or operational use.

TRLs are useful for:

* structuring research and development activities;
* clarifying the maturity of each project;
* supporting technical reviews;
* preparing industrial development roadmaps;
* improving communication with academic, industrial and institutional partners;
* anticipating certification and validation work.

== TRL maturity pathway ==

{| style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center; margin:16px 0 20px 0;"
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| style="background:#1f3a5f; color:#ffffff; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | TRL 1
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 2
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 3
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 4
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 5
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 6
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 7
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 8
| style="background:#f3f5f7; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | TRL 9
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| style="background:#eef1f4; border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Basic principles
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Concept
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Proof of concept
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Laboratory validation
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Relevant environment
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Demonstration
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Operational prototype
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Qualified system
| style="border:1px solid #cfd6dd; padding:8px;" | Operational use
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== TRL scale overview ==

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! style="width:10%; background:#eef1f4;" | Level
! style="width:30%; background:#eef1f4;" | Name
! style="background:#eef1f4;" | General meaning
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| '''TRL 1'''
| Basic principles observed
| Scientific or technical principles are identified.
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| '''TRL 2'''
| Technology concept formulated
| A possible application is described.
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| '''TRL 3'''
| Experimental proof of concept
| First analytical or experimental evidence supports the concept.
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| '''TRL 4'''
| Technology validated in laboratory
| Key functions are validated in a controlled environment.
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| '''TRL 5'''
| Technology validated in relevant environment
| The technology is tested in conditions closer to real use.
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| '''TRL 6'''
| Technology demonstrated in relevant environment
| A representative prototype demonstrates the main functions.
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| '''TRL 7'''
| System prototype demonstrated in operational environment
| A prototype is demonstrated in realistic operational conditions.
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| '''TRL 8'''
| System complete and qualified
| The system is completed, tested and qualified.
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| '''TRL 9'''
| Actual system proven in operational use
| The technology is proven through real operational use.
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== Definition of TRL 1 ==

'''TRL 1 – Basic Principles Observed''' is the first maturity level of a technology project.

At this stage, the objective is to identify the scientific, physical, technical or operational principles that may support a future concept.

TRL 1 does not mean that a product, prototype or complete architecture already exists. It means that the first technical foundations have been identified and can be documented.

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'''Observe'''

Identify basic scientific, technical or operational principles.

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'''Question'''

List assumptions, opportunities, unknowns and early risks.

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'''Prepare'''

Create the documentation base before moving toward a formulated concept.
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== TRL 1 within Collaborative Bee projects ==

Within the Collaborative Bee framework, TRL 1 is used to document the starting point of each project in a consistent and reusable way.

For each project, TRL 1 should clarify:

* the mission or need addressed by the project;
* the basic principles that justify the concept;
* the initial assumptions;
* comparable technologies or references;
* the main uncertainties;
* the first technical and operational risks;
* the questions that must be answered before moving to TRL 2.

This approach supports continuity between academic, industrial and individual contributors.

== Expected outputs at TRL 1 ==

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! style="background:#eef1f4;" | Description
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| '''Mission statement'''
| First description of the operational need or opportunity addressed by the project.
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| '''Basic principles note'''
| Identification of the main scientific or technical principles supporting the idea.
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| '''Initial assumptions'''
| Early assumptions about the system, mission, environment, energy, structure or operation.
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| '''Reference technologies'''
| First list of comparable systems, technologies, publications or existing projects.
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| '''Open questions'''
| Main questions that must be studied before formulating a complete concept.
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| '''Initial risk list'''
| First identification of technical, safety, operational, regulatory or industrial risks.
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== What is not expected at TRL 1 ==

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'''No final design'''

The architecture is not frozen at this stage.

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'''No prototype'''

Physical demonstration is not required at TRL 1.

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'''No certification evidence'''

Compliance demonstration belongs to later stages.

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'''No industrial plan'''

Industrialization is not expected at this level.
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== TRL 1 exit criteria ==

A project may move from TRL 1 to TRL 2 when the following criteria are sufficiently documented:

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! style="background:#eef1f4;" | Criterion
! style="width:20%; background:#eef1f4;" | Status
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| 1
| The basic principles have been identified.
| To be assessed
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| 2
| A possible application has been described.
| To be assessed
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| 3
| The initial assumptions are documented.
| To be assessed
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| 4
| The main uncertainties and risks are listed.
| To be assessed
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| 5
| A first concept direction can be formulated.
| To be assessed
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== Recommended structure for project-specific TRL 1 pages ==

Each project-specific TRL 1 page should follow a common structure to ensure clarity and comparability across projects.

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! style="width:28%; background:#eef1f4;" | Section
! style="background:#eef1f4;" | Purpose
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| Project overview
| Present the project and its general objective.
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| 2
| Mission or need
| Explain the operational need addressed by the project.
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| 3
| Basic principles observed
| Identify the scientific, technical or operational principles behind the idea.
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| 4
| Initial technical assumptions
| List the first working assumptions.
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| 5
| Comparable technologies or references
| Identify relevant existing systems or references.
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| 6
| Main opportunities
| Explain the potential value of the project.
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| 7
| Main uncertainties
| Identify what is still unknown.
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| 8
| Initial risks
| List early technical, operational, safety or regulatory risks.
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| 9
| Questions to solve before TRL 2
| Define the key questions to answer before concept formulation.
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| 10
| Contributors and references
| List contributors and useful documentation.
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== Summary ==

TRL 1 is the foundation level of a technology project.

It provides a structured starting point before the project moves toward a formulated concept. Its role is to document the first principles, the initial assumptions and the key questions that will guide the next stages of development.

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'''Next step:''' once TRL 1 is sufficiently documented, the project may progress toward '''TRL 2 – Technology Concept Formulated'''.
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== See also ==

* [[Minibee TRL1 |Minibee TRL 1]]
* [[TRL1 Bee Plane|TRL 1 – Bee Plane]]
* [[TRL1 Iso-Plane|TRL 1 – Iso-Plane]]
* [[Technology Readiness Levels]]
* [[Collaborative Bee Projects]]

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