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Research & Experimental Development
Structured investigation where the technical answer is not known in advance: define the uncertainty, test candidate approaches and document what works.
The approach
When nobody can say in advance whether a technical approach will work, the sensible next step is a structured investigation rather than a production build. KRATT defines the uncertainty, tests candidate approaches and records the evidence.
Problems we are brought in for
- A concept that depends on a technical capability nobody has proven yet.
- Accuracy or performance requirements that existing methods do not meet.
- Several possible approaches and no evidence about which will work.
- A need for documented technical evidence before committing investment.
Capabilities
- Technical feasibility studies
- Systematic investigation of technical uncertainty
- Proof-of-concept development
- Experimental software
- Measurement and validation systems
- Prototype evaluation
- Technical research reporting
Typical outputs
- Defined objective and statement of technical uncertainty
- Experiment plan with evaluation criteria
- Prototypes and recorded experimental results
- Technical report with conclusions and recommended next steps
How research engagements are run
Research is scoped and recorded differently from ordinary implementation. The research page sets out the process, areas of expertise and recordkeeping approach.
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