[USMA:11056] Re: Please add SI units to web page (fwd)

[Gene Mechtly]

On Fri, 16 Feb 2001, James R. Frysinger wrote:

> Bruce,
> 
> I recommend that you do not bring this up! When we get everyone using SI
> units and non-SI units acceptable for use with the SI, then we can worry
> about "mop up" actions.
>
Jim,
        In Table 8, hectare is in company with are, bar, barn,
aengstroem (umlaut expanded), etc.
        The word "currently" accepted for use with SI implies that
the axe will fall in the future excluding all of these fellow travelers
in Table 8 from acceptable use with SI.
        Therefore, I still argue that meter squared is more
universally understood (even in the US) and preferable to hectare.
Gene.