Inventors:
David W. Endicott - Mendon UT, US
Daniel W. Doll - Marriott Slaterville UT, US
R. Brad Cragun - Pleasant View UT, US
Jared K. Olson - North Ogden UT, US
Michael T. Rose - Tremonton UT, US
Mark A. Moore - Ogden UT, US
James D. Rozanski - Brigham City UT, US
Russell J. George - Pleasant View UT, US
Assignee:
Alliant Techsystems Inc. - Arlington VA
International Classification:
F42B 12/40, F42B 8/00
US Classification:
102513, 102498, 102529, 102444, 86 51
Abstract:
Projectiles containing a fluorophore composition comprising a fluorophore compound and an activator composition comprising an activator compound for marking targets are disclosed. Some embodiments include a nose structure with a cavity radially segmented into a plurality of radially isolated compartments by at least one laterally and radially extending internal wall. Additional embodiments include a fore compartment and an aft compartment sealed by a septum. Yet additional embodiments include at least one pressurized cavity and may further include a plunger positioned and configured to pierce each pressurized cavity. Methods of manufacturing target marking projectiles and methods of marking targets are also disclosed.