Concept

In the system design process, a concept provides the introductory material on a technology that serves as a springboard to technical development. It may include:

• History of the idea
• Commercial examples
• Inputs and Outputs needed
• How well it meets OSE Specifications, goals, and requirements.

• Relationship to other concepts

• Preliminary drawings, designs, calculations, parts lists, or other documentation
• Explanations of why certain designs are preferred
• Performance and efficiency
• Scaling to different sizes