Abstract
The term solution space is widely used in the engineering community; yet there is little known about their evolution. Theoretical research in the field of systems science indicates that requirements can only reduce the solution space. Yet, some authors state that on the contrary requirements can be used to expand to or open new solution spaces. Furthermore, some practitioners defend that the requirement to use a previously nonexistent technology would actually increase the solution space or move it to a new area, while others state that more requirements make life more difficult. Who is right then? The present paper provides initial answers to this question using systems theory. In order to achieve this, the present paper differentiates between various types of solutions spaces, which depend on the systems they include. Finally, the paper provides practical examples to showcase the results of the theoretical findings within real contexts.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 155-163 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Procedia Computer Science |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | C |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Event | 18th Conference on Plasma-Surface Interactions, PSI 2015, 5-6 February 2015, Moscow, Russian Federation and the 1st Conference on Plasma and Laser Research and Technologies, PLRT 2015, 18-20 February 2015, Moscow, Russian Federation - Sankt Augustin, Germany Duration: 7 Jun 2013 → … |
Keywords
- Problem space
- Requirements.
- Solution space
- Systems science
- Systems theory