PARADIGMshift: A Method for Feasibility Studies of New Systems

A conceptual design method to perform feasibility studies for new technical systems is presented. The method enforces a formal yet pragmatic definition of the problem domain, the solution candidates, and the way of candidate selection for deeper analyses. General cross-cutting development approaches like simulation and function-based design are evaluated regarding their applicability for feasibility studies. Suitable concepts are identified. Based on application examples from different domains like space and aerospace, it is shown how the PARADIGMshift method realizes the identified beneficial concepts for feasibility studies.