Basic Working Methods of a System Architect

The challenge for the architect is to cover a wide range of subjects, with many unknowns and uncertainties, while decisions are required all the time. The basic working methods, such as viewpoint hopping, modelling, handling uncertainties and WWHWWW questions are described. Distribution This article or presentation is written as part of the Gaudi project. The Gaudi project philosophy is to improve by obtaining frequent feedback. Frequent feedback is pursued by an open creation process. This document is published as intermediate or nearly mature version to get feedback. Further distribution is allowed as long as the document remains complete and unchanged. March 6, 2013 status: concept version: 1.5 t processing = t overhead + n rows * t row + n row * n col * t pixel formal analytical model Req Ack Strobe synchronization model position control actual position required position (time) feedback frequency: 4 kHz (0.25 msec) feedback model model of coordinate system semiconductor supplier box-maker consumer retailer service provider content provider value chain model x y z R z R x R y 6 degrees of freedom