Abstract: A method for description and simulation based on organizing data into maps of invariants, the invariants being points of energy balance in a system of interest which is either in a stationary state or in a transitory disturbed state. The method includes identifying invariants in the system of interest by identifying primary sources and sinks of energy, identifying secondary energy sources and sinks coupled to the primary sources and sinks, and coupling all such sources and sinks into a network of transformations organized around nodes of those sources and sinks corresponding to the invariants, each of the nodes being characterized by a locally defined principle of balanced self-organization in a system with both a conservation law and energy dissipation. Such a system becomes “organized” upon achievement of a critical rate of entropy flux into the environment. Associated with each invariant are response rates related to energy transfer rates into and out of the invariants.

Abstract: A backshell adapter assembly includes an adapter body, a coupling nut and a one-piece shuttle mechanism. The one-piece shuttle mechanism is formed as a tubular member and is adapted to be received in a retaining groove on the adapter body. The one piece shuttle mechanism includes a thrust bushing and one or more concentrically formed spring arms that are adapted to provide axial loading in the direction of an electrical connector shell when the basketball adapter assembly is assembled to an electrical connector.

Abstract: A backshell adapter assembly includes a clamp body and one or more extending strain relief arms, pivotably connected to the clamp body. The strain relief arms are adapted to receive a pair of opposing saddle clamps or cable tie to provide radial clamping of a wire bundle relative to the backshell adapter assembly to prevent axial movement of the cable in response to axial forces thereupon. The extending strain relief arms are adapted to be rotated between various positions including −90° to +90°. Provisions may be provided for securing the extending arms at various detent positions relative to the axis of the clamp body. As such the need for separate tooling for different configurations is eliminated, thus lowering the cost of the device. In addition, the use of such backshell adapter assemblies is greatly simplified.

Abstract: A backshell adapter assembly which includes an adapter body, a coupling nut, a retaining ring and a one-piece shuttle mechanism. The one-piece shuttle mechanism is formed as a tubular member and is adapted to be received in a retaining groove on the adapter body. In order to facilitate loading of the one-piece shuttle into the retainer groove on the adapter body, the one-piece shuttle is cut along its length to enable the cut ends of the device to be spread apart in order to load the shuttle mechanism into the retaining groove on the adapter body. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the shuttle is formed with one or more radially extending protrusions formed in the shape of wedges. These protrusions provide a surface to compress the shuttle to enable the shuttle to be loaded into a coupling nut. In the alternate embodiment, a retaining groove is provided in the coupling nut which captures the protrusions when the shuttle returns to its original diameter.