This document provides guidance and requirements for the development and application of prognosis processes. It is intended to

a)      

allow developers, providers, users and manufacturers to share common concepts of prognostics,

b)      

enable users to determine the data, characteristics, processes and behaviours necessary for accurate prognosis,

c)       

outline appropriate approaches and processes to prognostics development, and

d)      

introduce prognostics concepts in order to facilitate future systems and training.