The Exploratory Research Plan (ERP) document describes the preparation of the validation activities to achieve ASTAIR solution at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 (Basic principles observed). Hereafter are provided a summary of the information, and elements contained in the ERP.

The validation exercises focus on evaluating the ASTAIR solution across mainly the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs): Human Performance, Environmental sustainability, Cost Efficiency, Safety, Operational feasibility, Performance, Acceptability, Liability. The validation shall follow an iterative Human-Centred approach aimed at demonstrating and validating both the algorithmic tool and the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) concept, thereby supporting the solution’s development from concept to functional prototype level.

ASTAIR will deliver a novel HMI solution for supporting human operator in the use of the tool. The project is set to progress from its current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 0, to developing its knowledge base, defining a technology concept, and advancing to TRL1 (Basic Principles Observed).

The validation approach encompasses three targeted exercises designed to (1) evaluate the scope and use cases of the ASTAIR solution with the aid of the project’s stakeholders, (2) evaluate the ASTAIR solution’s design and its implementation based on prototypes demo, and (3) evaluate and validation the ASTAIR solution through Human-in-the-loop Real Time Simulation (HITL RTS), Fast-Time Simulation (FTS) and a final workshop.

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