Construction and testing of the SLD Cerenkov Ring Imaging Detector

The construction of the Cherenkov Ring Imaging Detector (CRID) for the SLD (Stanford Linear Collider Large Detector) experiment at the SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center) Linear Collider and the testing of its components is reported. Results are included from testing the drift boxes, liquid radiator trays, and mirrors for the barrel CRID. The development of the support systems essential for the operation of the CRID, namely, gas and liquid recirculation systems and monitoring, are discussed. >