Exploratory and Advanced Development in the U. S. Navy

The relationship of Exploratory and Advanced Development to the overall Navy research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT & E) program is indicated in terms of the proportion of funds allocated. Selected projects and areas of work are named or discussed and the proportionate allocation of funds to Navy bureaus is indicated to present representative pictures of Exploratory Development (exemplified by a Bureau of Ships electronics program) and Advanced Development (exemplified by a Bureau of Naval Weapons electronics program).