TESLA
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Structured Analysis of Complex Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty
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November 8 2023
TESLA is a software tool that supports decision makers faced with complex problems drawing on multiple and uncertain sources of qualitative and quantitative evidence. It provides a means to break a decision down into a hierarchical structure, in such a way that information can be easily gathered, and the implications analysed and presented.
The main purposes of TESLA are:
- To provide a structure for breaking a complex decision down into manageable chunks.
- To allow decision makers to assess and record not only evidence that supports or refutes a claim, but also any uncertainties that may exist, including those due to uncertainties in evidence, and those due to lack of knowledge.
- To provide a full audit trail of the information that was used to reach a decision.
- To provide decision makers with tools to analyse their decision, allowing them to effectively target funds and resources at areas that have the most bearing on the overall decision.
Pro/con
Concise visual presentation of all the elements of a complex decision
Transparent audit trail, including links to evidence sources
Portfolio tool for comparing options
Graphical output summarising levels of confidence and sensitivity to input
Automatic report generation
Specialist software, which operates on Microsoft Windows 10
Requires basic knowledge of evidence support logic (ESL)
Specification
Applicability
Across various industries, including CCUS, Hydrogen, Oil & Gas, Renewable
Prioritisation
Structured approach to making decisions about R&D priorities, site selection, alternative implementation strategies alternative optimisation approaches, and risk reduction, based on the available evidence
Decision-making
Deliberative and structured approach to ensure that the rationale and judgment is clear
Conformance
Demonstrating regulatory compliance against subjective criteria when judging multiple lines of evidence that are uncertain and/or conflicting
Stakeholder engagement
Approach for structuring and recording conversations among stakeholders leading to the development of a consensus about subjective criteria
Portfolio Selection
Selection of an optimum set of activities (e.g., geological site selection, environmental monitoring programme, suites of measurements, decommissioning and/or restoration strategies) that together satisfy a range of common requirements.
Options Assessment
Support for the development of policies and strategies, including the Best Available Techniques (BAT)
Reporting
Producing summaries containing information about all aspects of the decision (as Word or PDF documents)
Training
Comprehensive documentation is provided in the TESLA User Guide, but further training can be provided.
Relative Business Impact
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Technology Readiness Level
Development
Technology demonstration
Mature / Proven
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