What is Aerospace: Definition and 538 Discussions

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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  1. Aero_Arnendu

    Engineering What is the future of an Aerospace Engineer ?

    Hello Friends, I am Arnendu...Wanted to be an Aerospace Engineer in future... I want some answer regarding this.. At first - 1) Which is better - Aerospace or Aeronautical or Mechanical as mechanical engineers have a wide range of work and they also have the right to join an...
  2. vinicius0197

    Courses Choosing Between Aerospace and Control Engineering

    Hey everyone. I'm a student of Mechanical Engineering right now and even if I'm still a few years ahead to choose a field to major in, I like to have something in mind to focus on. First of all, I really appreciate the aerospace field. Airplanes and spacecraft were my main motivation in...
  3. pioneerboy

    Can an EE or ME degree lead to a career in aerospace engineering?

    Hello there, I have a few questions concerning how the choice between electrical and mechanical engineering influences one's future career if going into the aerospace branch - if possible at all. Can you do a Master or graduate in aerospace engineering with an undergraduate degree in one or the...
  4. P

    Engineering Engineering Career Survey Questions: Insights from Professionals

    Good evening, forum members... I'm currently enrolled in an Engineering class in my school and I'm considering engineering as one of my career pathways, but I would like to know the good, the bad, and the prospects of an engineering career before making a decision. I'm also interested to know...
  5. vinicius0197

    Pathways for MechE in aerospace

    Hi everyone! I'm at the end of the second semester in an mechanical engineering undergraduate course. I love spacecraft s, rocketry, aircraft and all that aerospace stuff, so I'm decided that, so long I finish my undergraduate, I'm going to pursue a major in aerospace (maybe something related...
  6. T

    Runge-Kutta method - Orbital mechanics

    Homework Statement Given: Initial orbital elements of a satellite a=6652.555663km; e=0.075; i=28.5 degrees; Ω=40 degrees; w=30 degrees; n=0 degrees;Tasks(using MATLAB): 1. Convert orbital elements to position and velocity vectors 2. Use these vectors to initialize the Runge-Kutta...
  7. H

    Which [Aerospace] subject should I focus on to study for the future?

    Hello everybody, I've registered to the forum to ask for some guidence and this is my first message in the forum so, yeah! Recently, I've earned a government scholarship to study Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering at M.Sc. and Ph.D. level abroad (preferably UK, decided by the Ministry). I have...
  8. P

    Master thesis in Aerospace System Eng

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  9. dbmorpher

    Is Enlisting as a Nuke or Going to College a Better Choice for My Future?

    A friend of mine who is enlisting into the navy informed me of their enlisted nuke program. He really played it up saying I'd get great pay and a lot of benefits. I looked into it myself but found a large amount of people that were dissatisfied with their experience citing claims of delays of...
  10. T

    Admissions Admissions for Aerospace Engineering

    What are the best colleges for getting an degree in Aerospace Engineering ? I've heard about MIT. What are the requirements for an Indian student to get into MIT after 12th ? And what other top instititues are these apart from MIT for AE and what are the requirements and exams one should give to...
  11. Willelm

    Engineering What should I study of Aerospace Engineer and applied physics

    [[Moderators note: several similar threads have been merged]] I want to work in the aerospace Industry as someone important and successful, like the administrator of NASA. As I'm 15 years old I'm thinking about my future careers and after a long while, I know that I want to study more than 1...
  12. Willelm

    I want to do a proyect about A.physics in Aerospace Industry

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  13. Liechtenstein

    Interested in becoming an Aerospace Engineer

    Sorry if this post has been made before, I could not find it but I have an interest in becoming an aerospace engineer but I have some questions to see if it's even right for me. One question is how good at math do you recommend I be and how much math is really involved? I'm alright at math, not...
  14. Futurestar33

    Anyone studying Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering?

    Good afternoon, I am just curious about what books you guys use, I am a aspiring physicist with other degrees. I have always had a passion for space and engineering and when I go looking for Aeronautical or Aerospace books I find out that none of them are really math rigorous. Could anyone...
  15. B

    Aerospace Eng. Student Struggling with Blended Wing Body Design

    Hello everyone! I'm a aerospace engineering student. I'm working in my own program for blended wing body aircraft parameterized design. I'm triyed to use Tornado program but it doesn't even allow me to setup the geometry, after introducing the chord the program goes in a bucle and when I stop...
  16. S

    Innovative Aerospace Engineering Projects on a Budget

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  17. S

    Engineering Where Can a Green Card Holder Find Aerospace Engineering Internships in Michigan?

    Hi people of this forum, I have a serious issue at hand right now. I am currently a 3rd year Bachelor student of the Aerospace Engineering at SRM Universty, India. I will be entering my Master's in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton in the fall of 2016 under a Dual-Degree program...
  18. Q

    Best Laptop GPUs and Screens for Aerospace Engineering?

    Hello everyone, I am about to start college as an aerospace engineering major, and have a few questions regarding laptop GPUs and screens. First off, I am looking at the Dell XPS15, with the nvidia Geforce gt750m, and the alienware 15 with the nvidia gtx 980m. My main concern is that the...
  19. Robin04

    Student planning to apply for aerospace/aeronautics in the UK

    Hi, I'm planning to apply for the Aeronautical Engineering course of Imperial College London for 2017 entry, and I'm starting to realize that the next 2 years is going to be very hard for me, because it's not very easy to get an offer from Imperial. I'll have to work a lot and not just in...
  20. 2

    What subjects to focus on as an EE interested in Aerospace?

    Hello, I am currently pursuing my BS in EE. I am interested in avionics and would like to eventually work in the aerospace industry. What sort of topics should I focus on? I did an initial search on the forums and people have noted that these subjects are relevant: - Control Systems -...
  21. EternusVia

    Does anyone work in the space industry?

    If anyone here works in the space industry, would you be willing to tell me about the most important credentials and qualities someone needs to work in your field?
  22. M

    Stuck Between Aerospace engineering and Computer Engineering

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  23. Asiq

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  24. K

    Engineering Computer scientist or aerospace engineer

    I just graduated high school and I'm very confused on what to do. I either want to be a computer scientist or an aerospace engineer but I need more insight on what both careers do and what can they do. If anyone can give me some information I would greatly appreciate it.
  25. orb_yt

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    It seems a lot of stuff done for aerospace is in C/C++ or Python. Both of these are a few decades old now, and they seem to still dominate in the industry. I know that ESA has plans to start using Java, but what other current programming languages do you think would be viable options for use in...
  26. H

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  27. K

    Engineering Aerospace engineering or computer science

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  28. Astronaut

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  29. vktsn0303

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  30. D

    Electrical Engineering BS to Aerospace Engineering MS

    Hello. Is this possible, or would I be missing out on a lot of groundwork? Any options? I'd like to work on anything involving space, like satellites and such. Thank you!?
  31. T

    Cal Poly Pomona or UCLA for Aerospace Engineering?

    Hi! I'm trying to decide between Cal Poly Pomona and UCLA for Aerospace Engineering. I'm wondering specifically about classroom dynamics and professor-student relationships. I'm ready to transfer and I have already been admitted into both universities. Any information and advice is helpful...
  32. I

    Linear algebra and applications to aerospace

    I am researching ways linear algebra is integrated into aerospace engineering (I know its alot). I am looking for specific ways. Any help would be appreciated.
  33. S

    From a PhD to a Green Card? Going to the US or UK?

    I am a Canadian citizen planning on obtaining an MS or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Unfortunately I am locked out of 99.9% jobs in the US due to ITAR issues, except the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which I know 1 person working in right now. Is there any way I can obtain Permanent...
  34. T

    Engineering Aerospace Careers for Non-Engineers

    Hello Everyone. Most of you are professionals in various related industries so I am asking you for your help with some brainstorming. I am currently 34 years old, have been involved in entrepreneurial things (real estate, marketing, Microsoft Sharepoint systems, food & beverage) since graduating...
  35. J

    Programs Aerospace and Physics Double/Dual Major

    So, I am getting close to college (going to Mississippi State), and I know I want to do ASE and Physics (pref. Theoretical). MSU doesn't offer Engineering Physics or I would do that, but on the bright side I worked my ass offin high school, and I am transferring with 33 dual enrollment hours. My...
  36. R

    Imperial or U of T for Aerospace Engineering Studies?

    Hi guys. I am doing my final A level exams (UK system) this May and I plan to study aerospace engineering. I am mostly interested in the astronautical side of aerospace. I would like to work later in life in the US. However I did not apply to the US for undergraduate studies. Currently my...
  37. S

    Aerospace engineering at Imperial?

    Hello, apologies if this is in the wrong section of the forums. I was wondering if anyone could tell me about the Aeronautical course at Imperial. I want to learn about space crafts as well, but imperial only offers Aeronautics, unlike US universities like caltech which have aerospace programs...
  38. S

    Career change to Aerospace from Architecture- need advice

    My name is Lara and I"m posting on behalf of my boyfriend who has a degree in Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. He's been working since college on movie sets as a production designer (building/designing sets). He recently realized a passion for the Aerospace field and specifically wants to work...
  39. F

    Can I switch from Comp Sci to Aerospace?

    Hello. Currently i am interested on aerospace and nuclear engineering in the usa. However i was just curious about something. Is it possible for a person who has completed BS in computer science and electronics engineering from another country to switch to Aerospace or nuclear engineering for MS...
  40. A

    Why Aren't All Space Rockets More Efficient?

    Hi PF, I'm working on a paper about rockets but I've come across something which confuses me. For my paper I calculated the fuel/mass ratios for several rockets, and found that their ratios vary quite significantly (assuming of course that I've done the calculation correctly). From my reading...
  41. A

    Engineering Writing as an Aerospace Engineer?

    Greetings, I am writing a paper for my university English class. The purpose of it is to recognize or acknowledge the amount of writing (or lack thereof) in our future career choice. As an Aerospace Engineering major, I want to find out if writing is a big part of Aerospace Engineering. I have...
  42. Moezeus

    What Universities are Best for an Indonesian Physics Student Interested in Aerospace Studies?

    i am physics bachelors student from Indonesia, and now i have 5 semesters passed. i choose electronics and instrumentation physics here, and focus in microcontroler, and controlling system. i have read many question before, and read the answer, but maybe i have a little question here. which...
  43. A

    Studying Aerospace Engineering: A High School Senior's Dilemma

    Hi, I'm a high school senior and I was planning on studying Aerospace Engineering but my local university doesn't have it so I was opting to study ME and then move to a bigger uni where they have AE so I can get my masters degree there. Is that a good idea? Plus where would I work after I get my...
  44. A

    B.S. in physics, Masters in Aerospace Engineering?

    Hi, I'm a high school senior and I want to study Aerospace Engineering but my local university doesn't have it and going to another university is not an option, so what should my B.S. be? Physics? or an engineering that is somehow related to aerospace? Plus, does Masters in Aerospace Engineering...
  45. MattRob

    Orion's EFT-1 Flight: HRSI Tiles or White Surface?

    So, recently I went to see EFT-1 launch, and I've noticed something odd. In many tests, and almost every animation I see, Orion is depicted as white. But seeing pictures of Orion being prepared for EFT-1, it's the black color of what appears to be HRSI tiles...
  46. T

    The cause of aerospace rotation

    Hi What is the cause of aerospace rotation whit the earth? May the gravity haves any roll?
  47. praveenpandiyan

    Calculating landing distance for Flight

    Homework Statement An a/c has an approach speed of45 m/s with descent angle of 7.1 deg. if the a/c load factor is 1.2 and constant deceleration at touch down is .25g (g=9.81).its total landing distance approx over a 15m high obstacle is Homework Equations R=v/g(n-1) Sa=(h-hf)/tan( teta)...
  48. H

    BS in aerospace MS in applied physics

    I am an international student studying Aerospace engineering in undergrad with a plan to do BS in physics too in US. I am really interested in Fluid mechanics, plasma physics and those stuffs but my university doesn't offer any of those and hence the reason I took aero and physics. But I am...
  49. A

    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...
  50. 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...
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