Y2K Compliance

This document discusses the current Y2K-compliance status of our software.

Introduction

Space Radiation was designed in 1989. At that time the potential problems with dates beyond 1999 were understood and avoided. However, the code relies heavily on third-party software including language compilers, database products, operating systems, BIOS ROM, and installation software. We have limited knowledge of potential problems with third-party software. Correct operation can only be guaranteed by replacement or certification of that software and hardware.

Our approach to Y2K-compliance is to ensure that all software shipped with Space Radiation is Y2K-compliant. Our level of confidence is very high for software written in house. For third-party products, including compiler and installation software, we have the assurance of the manufacturers that their software is Y2K-compliant. We assume the user has taken all required steps to ensure the hardware, BIOS and operating system are compliant.

Space Radiation is a simulation tool that provides engineering data used in the development of space electronic systems. It is not operating system or network software. It is not licensed for real-time or life-threatening applications. Potential consequences of failure are limited.

Products

For purposes of this document, the following are defined as independent software products:

• Space Radiation 4.5 or later (32-bit software for Windows 95/98/NT) including Modules 201-228 (except 208)
• Space Radiation 4.0 (32-bit software for Windows 95/NT) including Modules 201-228 (except 208)
• Space Radiation 3.0 (16-bit software for Windows 3.1)
• Space Radiation 2.5 and earlier (16-bit software for DOS)
• MapGVS 1.0 (16-bit software for Windows 3.1, 32-bit compatible)
• Single-Event Effects Database (Microsoft Access application)
• Avionics/SE (16-bit software for DOS)

Space Radiation 4.5 or later - Year 2000 Compliant

This is a new version of the software designed for operation only on 32-bit platforms including Windows 95/98/NT4. The software, including all associated 3rd party software, are Y2K-compliant. No Y2K-related problems have been reported.

Space Radiation 4.0

This product is not certified Year 2000 compliant. Potential problems include the installation software. Users should upgrade to the most recent version.

Space Radiation 4.0 Standard Edition purchased on or after July 1, 1998 is provided with a Year 2000 warranty. Should problems arise, they will be corrected without charge.

Space Radiation 4.0 Standard Edition purchased before July 1, 1998 is not warranted.

Space Radiation modules, no matter when purchased, carry the same warranty as the owner's Standard Edition with the same serial number. Module 208 (MapGVS 1.0) is not Y2K-compliant and is not warranted.

Space Radiation 3.0, 2.5 and earlier

Year 2000 issues will not be studied. Users should upgrade to the most recent version.

Single-Event Effects Database, MapGVS, Avionics/SE

These products are no longer sold or supported. Year 2000 issues have not be studied.