对用于描述不同类型自适应控制器的术语进行分类和定义。所描述的分类在逻辑上是一个完整的系列，尽管在所描述的某些类别中很可能没有控制器可用。然而，许多控制器将归入本标准所述的不止一个类别。

Classifies and defines the terms to be used in describing the different types of adaptive controller. The classifications described are logically a complete series, although it is quite possible that no controller will be available in some of the categories described. However, many controllers will be classified under more than one category described in this standard.