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metadata:
version: "1.0"
category: aerospace-engineering
tags:
- systems-engineering
- trade-study
- decision-analysis
- optimization
Trade Study Methodology Skill
Purpose
Enable structured engineering trade studies for design decisions including criteria definition, alternatives evaluation, and sensitivity analysis.
Capabilities
- Trade study framework setup
- Weighted criteria definition
- Alternatives generation support
- Quantitative scoring methods
- Sensitivity analysis execution
- Pugh matrix implementation
- Decision documentation
- Stakeholder input integration
Usage Guidelines
- Define clear objectives and constraints before starting trade study
- Involve stakeholders in criteria weighting
- Generate diverse alternatives to explore solution space
- Use consistent scoring methodology across alternatives
- Perform sensitivity analysis on key parameters
- Document rationale and assumptions for decision record
Dependencies
- Decision analysis tools
- Spreadsheets
- Requirements management integration
Process Integration
- AE-020: Trade Study Methodology