System architecture practices to facilitate Department of Defense technology transfer

Christopher Wilhelm (), Erin Thompson, Kristin Giammarco and Clifford Whitcomb
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Christopher Wilhelm: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division
Erin Thompson: Marine Corps Systems Command
Kristin Giammarco: Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Naval Postgraduate School
Clifford Whitcomb: Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Naval Postgraduate School

The Journal of Technology Transfer, 2020, vol. 45, issue 3, No 4, 705-717

Abstract: Abstract This paper explores the possibilities of combining DOD technology transfer mechanisms to systems architecture techniques as a means to shorten program acquisition timelines while still providing high technology, robust tools to the women and men serving in the United States military. A literature search demonstrates that few articles have been published on the relationship between systems architecture and technology transfer. However, any DOD laboratory that employs more than 200 scientists and engineers is required by law to have a full time Office of technology transfer, so why has so little research been performed on the synergies between the two DOD disciplines? This paper will describe the ways that the systems architecture tools and practices, and technology transfer transactional mechanisms available to all DOD laboratories, can be utilized to increase knowledge sharing with small business and industry partners to shorten acquisition cycles.

Keywords: Technology transfer; System architecting; Knowledge sharing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L24 O10 O32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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