Concept

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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