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Global Positioning Systems

Before looking at the case study, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the Trade-off study. It is worth noting that it needs good decision-making for the success of any systems engineering. The tradeoff studies provide the essential information for an Engineer and other program managers in completing their life cycle. (Calderini (2018). There are many engineering system decisions that are very difficult as they require the involvement of some stakeholders, high accountability, and completing objectives. This leads us to a tradeoff, an essential tool in making a formal decision management process.

In looking at the Global Positioning System (GPS) case study, I was able to identify tradeoff studies that were being conducted. First and foremost, there was a great need for the military to locate the position at a different part of the globe during their navigation in air, sea, and the land. (Stiff (2018). From my observation, I identified that the engineering tradeoffs that examined the design were timing capability, position, and navigation. This based my argument on the fact that the military needs to know the time; they will also be required to know their actual position and navigation adaptability. This supports the GPS project as they are dictating factors of the project.

In evaluating the team's decision about specific technical specifications, I identified the most appropriate decision was arrived at. Going back to the Engineering project process, team decision plays an essential role before looking at the alternative conclusion. There were many challenges that the military experienced when going in the battle, especially in the different countries, thus needed to locate the location and time. Having looked keenly at the GPS satellite process, I identified that the team was able to use rational decision-making to identify the problem needed to locate the military in different parts of the globe. Several optional solutions, such as using the network, were not effective. Their evaluation of the optional solution and GPS was selected. (Jond (2020). Later on, the answer was implemented, and the project was subsequently evaluated. Having followed all this, I can conclude that the trade-off studies adequately informed the decision.

In developing the project management using team decision-making, I identified that the GPS project required different segments such as space vehicles, User equipment, and the control station. Having looked at the GPS project, I recognized that the project's cost was beyond the prediction, and the schedule set for the project exceeded one year. This is a clear indication that the project capital overrun is predicted due to uncertainties from the project, such as inflation of some space vehicles and even the labor. In handling all these project uncertainties, I identified that the project teams had side allocated some cash to cater to delays. This side-given capital ensured that the projects continued smoothly. It is worth noting that the tradeoff played an essential role in catering to the uncertainties resulting from different equipment for the project.

In conclusion, having looked at the GPS project case study, I was able to identify the essential role that tradeoffs played. Through the trade-off, there is a complete understanding of every decision that ensures that resources have been maximally utilized. In the decision-making process, engineers must trade off widely using different concepts to maximize the preference of the design. It helps in coming up with the best alternative.

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