Trade Study

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name: trade-study
description: Structured skill for conducting engineering trade studies
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  version: "1.0"
  category: aerospace-engineering
  tags:
    - systems-engineering
    - trade-study
    - decision-analysis
    - optimization
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  domains: [domain:aerospace-engineering]
  specializations: [specialization:aerospace-engineering]
  skillAreas: [skill-area:mathematical-reasoning, skill-area:statistical-analysis, skill-area:data-analysis]
  roles: [role:systems-integration-engineer, role:research-engineer]
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# 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