Agent Skills: Trade Study Methodology Skill

Structured skill for conducting engineering trade studies

aerospace-engineeringID: a5c-ai/babysitter/trade-study

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Skill Metadata

Name
trade-study
Description
Structured skill for conducting engineering trade studies

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