DICTAT is a 1-d code that uses analytical
current transport equations to determine the current deposited in a shielded or
unshielded dielectric. From this, it uses the conductivity of the material to
determine the maximum electric field within it. Conductivity varies as a result
of changing temperature and applied dose rate and so DICTAT
simulates this
variation in a consistent manner. DICTAT can be run interactively via the
SPENVIS website (www.spenvis.oma.be/spenvis/). This web site also describes the
code in more detail.