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Appendix E - Synopses of Peer Reviews
Pages 116-118

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... • A 15-page "executive summary" version of the HMCRP Project 04 technology selection process and results including tables and figures, such as the overall step-wise process and a table with the most promising technology selections • A table duplicating the preliminary most promising technology selections with amplifying information and a general characterization of the selections • Mention of the common security credential, one of the original preliminary most promising technologies, a link to the TRB HMCRP Project 08 solicitation, and an explanation that the HMCRP Project 04 team recognizes the common security credential technology investigation will be addressed by HMCRP Project 08 • Two spreadsheets, each with four sheets, provided to give insight into how extensively the research was conducted but that did not require the reviewer to get into very detailed information Four of the seven invitees responded. Table E-1 characterizes those four and is followed by their written responses, which are shown in bold type.
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From page 117...
... Reviewer: Marine Shipper Official 1. Were the objectives and instructions provided to peer reviewers adequate?
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... In my opinion, the peer reviewers likely have diverse backgrounds and experience, so to expect that they will all have an adequate understanding of all of the technology sectors and its implications on transportation is not realistic. Furthermore, my answers to the questions on this peer review document reflect the preparedness of this document for an unindoctrinated audience and its effectiveness in communicating what was done in this research.
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