1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1279Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1279a71 Lesson Date: 2002-01-01a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Submitted by: DR MendozaSubject: Technology Transfer Description of Driving Event: During the Projects technology transfer efforts, difficulties arose because the NASA softwar
2、e distribution policies and export control approval processes changed. The situation was made more difficult because each agreement had to be negotiated through multiple NASA organizations that experienced a significant turnover in personnel. Thus, there seemed to be an insufficient amount of corpor
3、ate knowledge regarding these complicated processes. Many of the Projects resources were spent to address these issues with less than complete satisfactory results. In addition, the goals for technology transfer often changed as the technology matured and was proven successful.Lesson(s) Learned: Tec
4、hnology transfer is a complex and multi-faceted function made exceptionally difficult when working over an extended period with multiple partners and stakeholders, including NASA, other government agencies, private industry and academia. Undertaking technology transfer in this environment without de
5、dicated expertise in law, contract negotiation, export control, and technology application can result in delays, restrictions, excessive resource drains, and the inability to effect technology transfer to the desired extent. To minimize the resource drain and cost of acquiring this type of expertise
6、, it may be possible to use non-profit brokering organizations. Regardless of the mechanism, plans for technology transfer should be made during the technology development planning phases.Recommendation(s): Plans for technology transfer should be made during the technology development planning phase
7、s-i.e., at the beginning of the technology development effort. The expertise required to develop and implement technology transfer in accordance with export controls, Space Act Agreements, and other Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-suc
8、h requirements should be acquired as early as possible in the Project lifecycle and consistently maintained until its end. If NASA in-house expertise is not available during the technology transfer planning phase, and/or the project lacks the resources to have dedicated, full-time personnel, then br
9、okering entities, such as the non-profit Ohio Aerospace Institute, could be used to provide these services. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditiona
10、l Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/OrganizationAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2002-10-09a71 Approval Name: Anthony Bricenoa71 Approval Organization: ARCa71 Approval Phone Number: 650-604-1012Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-