Conceptual design includes

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1. Detailed concept, objectives, available original data

2. Concerted metrics of effective design. Justification of their value and significance

3. General description and characteristics of design

4. Planning decisions

5. Description of technological solutions and applied equipment

6. Schedule of deployment divided by stages

7. Methods of program management. Roles, responsibilities, reports and contracts

8. Calculation of total cost of ownership (TCO):

   • schedule of planned capital expenditures (CAPEX);

   • list of capital expenses by subsystems;

   • operational expenditures with specification by items.