This International Standard provides guidance for the development of prognosis processes. It is intended
-- to allow the users and manufacturers of condition monitoring and diagnostics systems to share common concepts in the fields of machinery fault prognosis,
-- to enable users to determine the necessary data, characteristics and behaviour necessary for accurate prognosis,
-- to outline an appropriate approach to prognosis development, and
-- to introduce prognoses concepts in order to facilitate the development of future systems and training.