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An example Transition Plan for a more mature project is outlined below. A transition plan for a less mature project might be expected to only address a few of the elements outlined below per guidance from the COMT program manager  \nExample Transition Plans are available on the NOAA Research Council website1  \n[https://nrc.noaa.gov/NOAA-R-D-Policies/Example-Transition-Plans](https://nrc.noaa.gov/NOAA-R-D-Policies/Example-Transition-Plans)  \nA complete explanation of the NOAA policy on transitions and transition planning is at  \n[https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/ames/administrative_orders/chapter_216/Handbook_NA](https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/ames/administrative_orders/chapter_216/Handbook_NA)[O216-105B_03-21-17.pdf](O216-105B_03-21-17.pdf)  \n[1](1). Purpose/Objective  \n2. Research background  \n3. Business case  \n3.1. Who are the possible end users?  \n3.2. Societal and economic benefits  \n3.3. User Requirements  \n3.4. Current (demonstration) system  \n3.5. Justification/acceptance criteria for transition  \n4. Capabilities and Functions  \n4.1. Current (where is it now?)  \n4.2. Operational/Application (description of intended end state)  \n4.3. Data collection and management  \n5. Transition Activities:  \n5.1. Identify any “gates” and associated documentation for accomplishing progress from one readiness level to another required to be met by the project  \n5.2. Identify any testbed and proving ground that will be involved  \n5.3. Identify any possible new technology development  \n6. Schedule and deliverables  \n6.1. Implementation Plan  \n6.2. Milestones  \n6.3. Training manuals  \n6.4. Mechanism for updating the plan  \n7. Roles and Responsibilities (for the Transition)  \n8. Budget overview  \n8.1. Cost of current system  \n8.2. Cost of transition  \n8.3. Cost of operational system and maintenance  \n9. Potential risks during the Transition  \n9.1. Potential risks and mitigation  \n10. References  \n11. 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