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Proton Upset Monte Carlo SimulationThe Proton Upset Monte Carlo Simulation (PROPSET) program calculates the frequency of on-orbit upsets in computer chips (for given orbits such as Low Earth Orbit, Lunar Orbit, and the like) from proton bombardment based on the results of heavy ion testing alone. The software simulates the bombardment of modern microelectronic components (computer chips) with high-energy (.200 MeV) protons. The nuclear interaction of the proton with the silicon of the chip is modeled and nuclear fragments from this interaction are tracked using Monte Carlo techniques to produce statistically accurate predictions.
Document ID
20090032083
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
O'Neill, Patrick M.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Kouba, Coy K.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Foster, Charles C.
(Foster Consulting Services, LLC Tacoma, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 2009
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, September 2009
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Report/Patent Number
MSC-24274-1
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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