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| − | '''DARPA''' is an acronym for the '''D'''efense '''A'''dvanced '''R'''esearch '''P'''rojects '''A'''gency. It |
+ | '''DARPA''' is an acronym for the '''D'''efense '''A'''dvanced '''R'''esearch '''P'''rojects '''A'''gency. It was previously called the [[Advanced Research Projects Agency]] ([[ARPA]]). |
| − | [http://www.darpa.mil DARPA] is the central research and development organization for the U.S. |
+ | [http://www.darpa.mil DARPA] is the central [[research and development]] organization for the [[U.S. Department of Defense]] ([[DoD]]). It manages and directs selected basic and applied [[research and development]] projects for [[DoD]], and pursues research and [[technology]] where risk and payoff are both very high and where success may provide dramatic advances for traditional military roles and missions. By doing so, DARPA furnishes [[DoD]] with leading-edge [[technologies]] to help the department execute its [[national security]] mission. DARPA often produces [[prototype]] [[system]]s for conducting experiments that address the urgent needs of [[DoD]]. If successful and as appropriate, such [[prototype]] [[system]]s are transitioned into operational use by executing agencies of the federal government. |
| − | The agency tries to stimulate, develop, and demonstrate technologies that can cause fundamental changes in future military systems and operations. DARPA targets areas for timely transition to weapon capability through specially-designed |
+ | The agency tries to stimulate, develop, and demonstrate [[technologies]] that can cause fundamental changes in future military systems and operations. DARPA targets areas for timely transition to weapon capability through specially-designed [[prototype]]s, [[technology]] demonstrations, and manufacturing processes key to fostering a robust industrial base. |
| − | prototypes, technology demonstrations, and manufacturing processes key to fostering a robust industrial base. |
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| − | DARPA emphasizes dynamic technologies that are changing too fast to be captured adequately by traditional research and development practices. DARPA funds research in universities, government laboratories, and industry, with an |
+ | DARPA emphasizes dynamic [[technologies]] that are changing too fast to be captured adequately by traditional [[research and development]] practices. DARPA funds research in universities, government laboratories, and industry, with an absolute minimum of administrative layering through a horizontal organizational structure. Program managers are free to pursue [[technologies]] they perceive as promising and have attained a great deal of success throughout a spectrum of activities. DARPA is also authorized to enter into [[contract]]ual arrangements as full partners with industry, receiving [[royalties]] and other the rights of a company and accepting corporate obligations. This flexibility provides a fertile research environment for creative thought, industrial [[collaboration]], and [[technology transfer]] for [[commercialization]]. |
| − | absolute minimum of administrative layering through a horizontal organizational structure. Program managers are free to pursue technologies they perceive as promising and have attained a great deal of success throughout a spectrum of activities. DARPA is also authorized to enter into [[contract]]ual arrangements as full partners with industry, receiving [[royalties]] and other the rights of a company and accepting corporate obligations. This flexibility provides a fertile research environment for creative thought, industrial [[collaboration]], and [[technology transfer]] for [[commercialization]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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| + | * [[ARPA]] |
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* [[ARPANET]] |
* [[ARPANET]] |
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| + | * [[DARPA Grand Challenge]] |
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| + | * [[DARPA Syndromic Surveillance System]] |
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* [[Internet]] |
* [[Internet]] |
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* [[TIA]] |
* [[TIA]] |
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| − | == External |
+ | == External reading == |
| − | * Mitch Waldrop, "DARPA and the Internet Revolution |
+ | * Mitch Waldrop, "DARPA and the Internet Revolution" ([http://www.darpa.mil/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2554 full-text]). |
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Revision as of 00:28, 15 February 2016
Overview
DARPA is an acronym for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. It was previously called the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA).
DARPA is the central research and development organization for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). It manages and directs selected basic and applied research and development projects for DoD, and pursues research and technology where risk and payoff are both very high and where success may provide dramatic advances for traditional military roles and missions. By doing so, DARPA furnishes DoD with leading-edge technologies to help the department execute its national security mission. DARPA often produces prototype systems for conducting experiments that address the urgent needs of DoD. If successful and as appropriate, such prototype systems are transitioned into operational use by executing agencies of the federal government.
The agency tries to stimulate, develop, and demonstrate technologies that can cause fundamental changes in future military systems and operations. DARPA targets areas for timely transition to weapon capability through specially-designed prototypes, technology demonstrations, and manufacturing processes key to fostering a robust industrial base.
DARPA emphasizes dynamic technologies that are changing too fast to be captured adequately by traditional research and development practices. DARPA funds research in universities, government laboratories, and industry, with an absolute minimum of administrative layering through a horizontal organizational structure. Program managers are free to pursue technologies they perceive as promising and have attained a great deal of success throughout a spectrum of activities. DARPA is also authorized to enter into contractual arrangements as full partners with industry, receiving royalties and other the rights of a company and accepting corporate obligations. This flexibility provides a fertile research environment for creative thought, industrial collaboration, and technology transfer for commercialization.
See also
External reading
- Mitch Waldrop, "DARPA and the Internet Revolution" (full-text).