Closed-loop systems are able to correct in order to meet target results. Normally a sensor is used to look at the output and adjust the process accordingly. This is called feedback.
A file with an extension of .DAT is known as a Data (General). These .DAT files can be opened on Windows and Apple using programs ...
Regardless of the information stored in the file, the file is named index.dat. Note that not every file named index.dat is a MSIE History (Cache) file. The file format of MSIE 4 is slightly different then that of MSIE 5 up to 9. Most of the information on this page applies to the format used by MSIE 5 - 9.