The Arrhenius methodology is currently accepted as state-of-the-art in the realm of predicting thermal life on non-metallic materials. Application of the Arrhenius methodology requires the availability of empirical life testing data, which may be generated for a variety of physical/electrical properties for any given material. A large quantity of such data has been generated by a multitude of sources. However, the existing information is fragmented. This proposal advocates a program to develop a computerized data base specifically tailored to life prediction of non-metallic materials. Of primary importance would be the collection assimilation of existing data, resulting in a comprehensive data base. Subsequently, software will be developed to access the data and generate life predictions, based on basic or modified Arrhenius life equations. The software would be developed in a manner which would ease its "transportation" between various hardware systems. In addition to singular non-metallic materials data, aging parameters applicable to electronic components and insulation systems would be included in the system, where applicable.
