Artifact: Candidate Solution
This artifact defines a set of alternative solutions for realizing a specific key system function.
Domains: Systems Architecture
Purpose
The purpose of this artifact is to define the set of alternative solutions that will be considered in the trade study for realizing a key system function.
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Description
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There is always more than one way to realize a key system function. Candidate solutions should take into consideration previously developed hardware and software components, non-developmental items, and COTS hardware and software.

In order to limit the scope of the trade study, the list of candidate solutions should be limited to those that are feasible (cost, schedule), and low risk. Eliminate candidates that don't satisfy the associated system requirements for the key system function. Keep the list of candidates as small as possible.

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Impact of not havingWithout this artifact it would not be possible to perform a trade study.
Representation OptionsThe selected representation option for this artifact will depend upon the representation option chosen for the Trade Study Report. See the Trade Study Report for representation options.