Accession Number:

AD0733919

Title:

Remotely Initiated Illuminating Perimeter Rocket (RIPER)

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

MORTON THIOKOL INC BRIGHAM CITY UT WASATCH OPERATIONS

Personal Author(s):

• Minert, R. T.
• Ferrara, J. V.

Report Date:

1971-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

196.0

Abstract:

The Riper program reported herein consisted of the development, flight testing, and environmental testing of the RIPER projectile and launcher. The report discusses the design details and fabrication of the component parts, the environmental exposures, and test results.

Descriptors:

• *ILLUMINATING PROJECTILES
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• QUALITY CONTROL
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• COUNTERINSURGENCY
• PARACHUTE FLARES
• PARACHUTE DESCENTS
• MANUFACTURING
• BURNING RATE

Subject Categories:

• Pyrotechnics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE