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Babysitter trade-study

Structured skill for conducting engineering trade studies

install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/specializations/domains/science/aerospace-engineering/skills/trade-study" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-trade-study && rm -rf "$T"
manifest: library/specializations/domains/science/aerospace-engineering/skills/trade-study/SKILL.md
tags
#trade-study#decision-analysis#systems-engineering#optimization#aerospace-engineering
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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