The rigorous analysis of the interrelationships between the highest level FRs and DPs reveals a decoupled design is in fact achievable. Equation 2 is the highest level design equations resulting in the decoupled design. In order to achieve this decoupled design, two additional constraints were placed on the design process and two decisions amending the overall design philosophy (to remove a single coupling) were made. Logical deductions also eliminated three weak FR-DP relationships. Finally, examining the scope of this analysis eliminated five FR-DP relationships caused by operational concerns vice design considerations. The Independence Axiom is satisfied only if the DPs are changed to satisfy the FRs in the proper sequence shown in the lower triangular design matrix.