Artificial Meteor Fireworks

D. Caulkins

ABSTRACT: The use of ballistic-missile-delivered artificial meteors is discussed as a means of generating large scale pyrotechnic displays. Possible delivery vehicles are suggested, and designs are presented for the artificial meteors, payloads, and deployment missions. Safety and cost issues are discussed.

Keywords: artificial meteor, ballistic missile, ICBM


Ref: JPyro, Issue 7, 1998, pp26-32
(J7_26)

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