[SS-VehDev] NC Matrix

[Smith, David (Beltsville)]

Bill:
>I agree and after sending out the first matrix without
>further explanation, I knew it would not be received
>well.
>
As I said previously, I think the idea of the matrix has merit. I think we
ought to use it.

>What it showed, I believe, was that no single
>construction method was outstanding of itself.
>
I concur.

Generally speaking, "optimization" is as much about "managing trade-offs" as
it is about "maximizing efficiency" since there is no "one correct answer."

Awaiting some further analyses so we can incorporate
those results into further matrices.

See my forwarded message to you.

Cheers-
Dave


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