Aerospace Engineering Basics: Get the Intro Info You Need

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In summary, the individual is looking for information on basic/intro Aerospace engineering topics as they plan to major in Aerospace. They are interested in the space route and specifically in the area of propulsion. They are seeking recommendations for websites or books on topics such as fluid mechanics, spacecraft dynamics/orbital mechanics, structural dynamics, materials, and compressible fluids.
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Hey guys,

I'm looking for some information on basic/intro Aerospace engineering topics. I'm currently double majoring in math/physics...but am planning on mastering in Aerospace. I figure I'm going to have to take some extra classes, so I might as well start to get a feel for some of the topics.

Thanks!
 
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Well, are you leaning more towards atmospheric or space?

I'm on the space route, and well, the fundamentals you'll probably need or want to know would be fluid mechanics, spacecraft dynamics/orbital mechanics, for the most part. Then all the other classes in support would be like structural dynamics, materials, compressible fluids, etc.
 
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I'm leaning more towards the space route, most likely propulsion area. Do you know of any sites that have information on those topics, or books on those topics?
 

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