ABSTRACT
During the synthesis of the system, alternate configurations or architectures are developed and evaluated against the system requirements. Prototypes or models can be constructed to support trade-off analysis or valid alternatives. Synthesis takes these alternatives and develops the preliminary concepts and establishes the relationships between system elements. The technical requirements for the system and its components are documented through a series of specifications called the system specifications. The system specifications is a document containing the functional baseline and results from various security engineering activities, such as the needs analysis, feasibility analysis, operational requirements, top-level functional analysis, maintenance concept, system requirement analysis, and critical technical performance measures. The system specification document outlines what is to be achieved by the system and the minimum acceptable level of performance. The main product of synthesis is the refined system specification and a broad system solution for achieving the requirements.
