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Aerospace is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications. Aerospace engineering consists of aeronautics and astronautics. Aerospace organizations research, design, manufacture, operate, or maintain aircraft and spacecraft.
The beginning of space and the ending of the air is considered as 100 km (62 mi) above the ground according to the physical explanation that the air pressure is too low for a lifting body to generate meaningful lift force without exceeding orbital velocity.

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    Programs Aerospace Engineer Seeking Admission to Masters Program Abroad

    I am currently in my pre-final year of aerospace engineering at one of the top engineering institutes in India. Since my school days, I have been good at physics at math and was particularly fascinated with popular science books based on astronomy. I decided to join the general trend of studying...
  2. T

    Engineering Aerospace engineering or Engineering physics for the Space Industry?

    Hi everyone, I'm currently finishing my bachelor's degree in engineering physics (integrated master´s) and wondering what I should pursue on my master's degree and if I should move from my current path. My main objective is to work in the space industry (quite vague I imagine). Would it be...
  3. W

    What are the main areas of physics and mathematics for aerospace engineer?

    Hello. I'm not a mechanical or aerospace ingineer, but it's interesting for me. What are the main areas of physics and mathematics for aerospace engineer? It seems to me, that main areas of maths are calculus and differential equations, maybe some linear algebra. And I think, that main areas of...
  4. ChimM

    Calculating Tapered Wing Aircraft

    Hi, can you help me understand this? "the tapered wing having a 6-ft. chord at the root, the leading and trailing edges being tangent to a circle of 2-ft. radius at the tip, and the fuselage being 3 ft. wide." What should the diagram looked like? 2 circles, 1 with 2 ft radius, and 3 ft in...
  5. ChimM

    Calculating induced drag on Tapered Wing

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  6. Freddy Diaz

    How Can V-Tail Design Improve Stability and Control in Aileron-Less UAVs?

    Hi Physics Community, I'm working on the design of an aileron less and tail engine small UAV (Wing span 800mm) but I got stuck in Stability and Control. I recall from a teacher that a V-tail design is good for those configurations. However, I cannot find references to calculate/estimate neither...
  7. A

    Engineering Aerospace engineer as software developer?

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  8. praveenpandiyan

    Rocket Propulsion: Calculating Specific Impulse for Return Mission

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  9. M

    Engineering Space Companies/Agencies that hire astronomers, physicists & aerospace engineers

    I'm only a freshman in college, but I am always thinking about the future. I plan to earn my Bachelor's in Physics or Astrophysics, and then continue onto graduate school. I'm at Penn State University, so I plan to stay here for all of my degrees unless a better, more valuable opportunity...
  10. P

    Programs Conversion of physics degree to meng in aerospace

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  11. M

    Aerospace Students: How close is thermofluids to aero?

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  12. L

    Programs BS in Applied Physics/Math Minor to MS Aerospace Engineering

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  13. S

    On entering the Aerospace Industry (current student):

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  14. S

    Astrophysics senior looking into Aerospace Master's

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  15. P

    Jobs in astrophysics & aerospace engineering

    How difficult is it to get a job in after receiving the degrees, is it essential for me to get the highest educational degree in these specified degrees or is it pretty much all about luck later on? For example, what chances are there that I will work with astrophysics/aerospace engineering if I...
  16. M

    Engineering Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering: Seeking Advice on Next Steps

    I have just completed my Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering but now I am really confused what to do next. Msc or Jobs?? I have tried to look for jobs in Middle east, UK, and so on but because of experience or work permit I can't match up to the requirements. please help any suggestions thanks
  17. P

    Study aerospace technology in univ (civil engineering)

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  18. S

    Aerospace engineering student who wants to get into astrophysics

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  19. PhysicoRaj

    What should I do in bachelor's if I want aerospace in master's?

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  20. hawk071054

    Aerospace Engineering Student: Advice Needed

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  21. R

    Programs What Math Courses are Needed for an Aerospace Engineering Degree?

    What additional Maths do I require? Like parabolic function or advanced algebra?
  22. T

    Programs Aerospace Engineering degree with double major?

    Hello; I am currently a California Community College student and my interests are currently Math, Physics and Aerospace Engineering. I am trying to decide on a double major between the three of these and was looking for advice on that and what would be best. I guess my options are: Math +...
  23. H

    Working in Aerospace in Australia

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  24. F

    Is Italy a good place to study Aerospace Engineering?

    I have applied to (and expecting admit) to a university in italy for masters in aerospace engineering. I also have the grant to study over there. However, I am confused reading the general perspective of italy as a place to study and live since their economy has been going down for years with no...
  25. L

    Career in Aerospace/ Aerodynamics

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  26. B

    Engineering Aerospace Engineering Course requirements

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  27. R

    Work in aerospace without aero/mech degree?

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  28. J

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  29. B

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  30. L

    M.S in (Theoretical) Physics to Aerospace or industry?

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  31. P

    Engineering Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering?

    Hi, I'm currently a Sophomore with a major in Mechanical Engineering. However, I'm really conflicted in deciding what my major should be. I really love anything space related and was thinking about switching my major to Aerospace Engineering. I want to eventually work at places such as NASA or...
  32. S

    Astronomy vs Aerospace: Career Choice Help

    Hi I was wondering which would be a better career choice. I have been in love with space my entire life and I never want to give that passion up. I am about to start applying to college and I don't know if I want to be an aerospace engineer or an astronomer. My hope is that if I become an...
  33. C

    Engineering BS Aerospace Engineering or BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology?

    Hi, since I don't have money, I didn't include BS Air Transportation in my choices. My friend and I are really confused. We are now already in college and currently taking aerospace engineering. However, it is so hard but I think we can make it (we haven't failed so far) but the problem is the...
  34. C

    Engineering Which is better, being an aerospace engineer or a pilot?

    So i have a best friend and we're both taking this course what you call BS in Aeronautical Engineering. However, the difficulty of math subjects made him decide to plan to shift to BS in Air Transportation (Pilot) but he doesn't have money. He's inviting me to join him in a business but the...
  35. C

    Engineering Mechanical Engineering: Jobs, Salary, & Aerospace

    I am thinking about being a mechanical engineer but there are a few things I wanted to take into account before I picked this field. First, the amount of available jobs is important. Second, salary. I'm not a money crazed person but I plan on raising a family. I want to be able to pay...
  36. P

    Aerospace Engineer interview for PLTW

    I am a high school student in an engineering course. One of the main portions of my course is interviewing a professional in the field of my choosing, which is aerospace engineering. It would be great if someone would answer these question in order to broaden my knowledge about this field. 1...
  37. H

    Programs Second Bachelors Degree in Aerospace engineering at age 27?

    Hi guys, I hope I can explain my situation well enough and get some good feedback on what to do. I graduated with a Bachelors in Economics, at the age of 24, started college late due to some financial hardship. I've been working for two years now, and I'm at a crossroads on what to do next...
  38. T

    Engineering Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering

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  39. A

    What Are the duties of an Aerospace Engineer in Practical Life (Job)?

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  40. A

    Aerospace Engineering Contest Site

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    Not sure what type of job to look for. ME degree with Aerospace exp

    Hi all, I graduated college from a state school with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in May 2011 and started my job at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center shortly after. I worked as a flight ops controller for a relatively high-profile (but old) Earth science mission, then in June of this...
  42. B

    Engineering Nuclear engineering with aerospace background

    Hello, I am a student in physics engineering and I would like to work as a nuclear engineering later on in my career but we don't have a proper atomic and nuclear physics concentration in my program. We have optics, aerospace engineering and materials science that come as close candidates as a...
  43. ABD EL HAMEED

    Is it possible to work in the aerospace department without studying ae

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  44. R

    Programs Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering?

    I want to be an aerospace engineer, but the university i want to go to doesn't offer it as a major (or master for that matter). So i was wondering if it would be best to first get a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering then get a master's degree in aerospace engineering (in another...
  45. S

    Schools Need Help With my aerospace engineering college options

    Hello I am a senior in high school and intend to study aerospace engineering at university.I have some university options but it would be very helpful if someone can provide me informtion about how well the departments are in those universites? My choices are -University of Southern California...
  46. S

    Best Aerospace Colleges: Comparing University Options

    Hello I am a senior in high school and intend to study aerospace engineering at university.I have some university options but it would be very helpful if someone can provide me informtion about how well the departments are in those universites? My choices are -University of Southern California...
  47. Monsterboy

    Which CAD Software is Most Widely Used in Aerospace Engineering?

    What are the CAD and analysis softwares most widely used by Aerospace engineers?
  48. S

    Programs  me with aerospace engineering major Decision

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  49. M

    Engineering Aerospace and Mechanical engineering

    So I have a couple years before I go off to university but I'm picking subjects to study right now. I'd like to do phys/chem/maths but I feel like I should have bio in case I decide to go for med. However, I'm trying to convince myself that it's pointless but an answer to this question might...
  50. L

    Physics BS then Aerospace MS or Engineering Physics MS?

    I am currently pursuing a BS in Physics and a BS in Astronomy (a lot of the classes are the same). The thing is, I have been in love with NASA my whole life and thought I should go for an AE degree but multiple people who know aerospace engineers at NASA said not to go into such a "specific...
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