trade-study

# 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