Abstract: A process for providing a method for describing the sequencing of computer-based process models comprising the steps of: sequencing the models in the correct order, ascribing inputs to models based on outputs of precedent models, and allowing the inclusion of arbitrary control variables that are not derived from model outputs.

Abstract: A process for integrating and applying quality control on irregular time-series data comprising the steps of: A component that accepts any number of tag points for integration over arbitrary, user-specified intervals, internal statistical algorithms for manipulating the data streams, routines for accepting values from external sources that can be either sequential on-line data streams or historic data files that simulate said data streams, and methods for identifying suspicious or erroneous data values.

Abstract: A chain pull analyzer system including a telemetry unit for sensing the strain experienced by the chain while under load and in operation and for transmitting a radio frequency signal proportional to the strain and a data unit for receiving the radio frequency signal transmitted by the telemetry unit and for producing strain data output based on the radio frequency signal.