Ricardo_Suite_2016.1 This note announces the release of the 2016.1 version of IGNITE. This supersedes the previous release, which was IGNITE 2015.2. IGNITE is a multi-domain system modelling and simulation software which includes modelling libraries used for ground vehicle drive-cycle analysis and thermal system analysis. It also includes the HEEDS experiment design and optimization toolbox from Red Cedar Technology, allowing advanced solutions for design space exploration, robustness, and optimization studies. This version of IGNITE is available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows (win32 and win64). Please see the Platform Policy for specific details. IGNITE may be started from the Programs menu on Windows platforms, or by typing: ignite -V 2016.1 at a command prompt on any platform. IGNITE 2016.1 uses the Modelon Optimica Compiler Toolkit (OCT) solver to perform simulations. The installation of OCT is combined with the Ricardo Software installer so that no further setup is required. Please also review the R-Desk release notes for additional enhancements related to interface functionality and postprocessing capabilities within IGNITE. 2. IGNITE 2016.1 Release Notes WAVE is a gas dynamics software used to analyse the pressure waves, mass flows, and energy losses in ducts, plenums, and the manifolds of engine systems and machines. Users are advised to refer to the WAVE Help System for usage instructions. This version of WAVE is available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows (win32 and win64) and for 64-bit Linux (lnx_x23.64). Please see the Platform Policy for specific details. WAVE GUI programs may be started from the Programs menu on Windows platforms and all programs may be started by typing the program name at a command prompt. The user manual is available from the Help menu in the GUI programs, from the Start menu on Windows platforms, and as a PDF in Docs/Manuals in the Ricardo installation FEARCE is a finite element environment for pre-processing, solving and post-processing, and management of processes and data between different programs and systems. Users are advised to refer to the FEARCE product manual for usage instructions. This version of FEARCE is available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows (win32 and win64) and for 64-bit Linux (lnx_x23.64). Please see the Platform Policy for specific details.