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Cfd/aerodynamics 4th yr project help

swatinarang
Jul 5, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jul 16, 2011

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How Far Can My Model Rocket Reach in Space?

malfdawg
Jul 14, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jul 15, 2011

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Difference b/w Retrorockets & Vernier thrusters

sorter
Jul 14, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jul 15, 2011

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Levitation using microwave-induced plasmas

nextwave
May 31, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jul 14, 2011

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NASA Benefit to Mankind - NASA 30yrs in Space

bugatti79
Jul 14, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jul 14, 2011

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NASA Did You Know Today Is NASA’s Last Shuttle Launch?

dlgoff
Jul 8, 2011 · Replies 16 · Jul 10, 2011

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What Is the Best Software for Designing Military and Commercial Aircraft?

slm51986
May 30, 2009 · Replies 14 · Jul 9, 2011

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Effectiveness of Dimpled Wind Turbine?

Yoshimagick
Jun 21, 2011 · Replies 6 · Jul 8, 2011

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Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generator.

Urmi Roy
Jul 3, 2011 · Replies 7 · Jul 8, 2011

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Rocket launch pad powered by liner actuator

Roro86
Jul 3, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jul 4, 2011

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Is Italian necessary for a career in aerospace engineering?

Raphaelmc
Jun 29, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jul 2, 2011

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Understanding wind tunnel results

Wrongfire
Jun 28, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jul 1, 2011

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Hyperbolic Equation Instability

Tempa
Jun 29, 2011 · Replies 5 · Jun 30, 2011

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Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering?

Goopy17
Jun 26, 2011 · Replies 7 · Jun 30, 2011

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Can a 14-Year-Old Revolutionize Space Exploration?

Stodaire
Jun 6, 2011 · Replies 7 · Jun 26, 2011

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Rocket Propulsive efficiency at lift off

jonquark
Jun 15, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jun 23, 2011

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Terraforming Ganymede: Making Life Possible?

athrax
Nov 20, 2007 · Replies 43 · Jun 22, 2011

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What Are Some Innovative UAV Project Ideas for a Third-Year Dissertation?

ldefeo1
Jun 6, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jun 15, 2011

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Bending of a parabolic plate with some thickness

oldk
Jun 6, 2011 · Replies 4 · Jun 9, 2011

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Student, Looking for an engineer to exchange a few words with.

youngengineer
Jun 4, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jun 8, 2011

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Use of Nuclear power in space exploration.

shashankac655
May 29, 2011 · Replies 16 · Jun 7, 2011

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Can a High-Efficiency Resistojet Be Built for a Science Fair Project?

Ian Malcolm
Jun 2, 2011 · Replies 4 · Jun 7, 2011

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Double major: Astronautics & Astronomypossible?

samsung90
May 25, 2011 · Replies 5 · Jun 1, 2011

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Where can I find literature on rocket design and flight?

Sigglesworth
Jun 1, 2011 · Replies 4 · Jun 1, 2011

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Six Sigma in the Aerospace Industry

hbacarez
Apr 19, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 31, 2011

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Create an Ion Thruster: 10th Grade Engineering Project

Ian Malcolm
May 30, 2011 · Replies 3 · May 30, 2011

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Is It Possible to Design a Solar-Powered Helicopter?

Apachee
Mar 5, 2009 · Replies 31 · May 29, 2011

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What Components Determine Landing Gear Reliability?

Mohan4u
May 24, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 26, 2011

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So What Helos did they use in the Bin Laden Raid?

russ_watters
May 6, 2011 · Replies 12 · May 23, 2011

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Jet Fuels: JP-8 (3773) vs. JP-8 (4177)

Saladsamurai
May 19, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 23, 2011

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How Much Does a Turbofan Engine Cost?

sameev29
May 20, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 23, 2011

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Aerospace or mechanical engineering?

AeroMechReady
May 18, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 22, 2011

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Boeing Controversy Surrounding NLRB vs Boeing: Analysis and Opinions

CAC1001
May 18, 2011 · Replies 102 · May 20, 2011

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Could Transverse Rotors Replace Coaxial Systems for High Speed Flight?

kjjohn
Mar 4, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 18, 2011

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Rocket design -300km range, 5-15kg payload, 200mg accuracy

scapeish
May 12, 2011 · Replies 8 · May 16, 2011

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Creating Orthohydrogen from Parahydrogen

Qaiphyx
Apr 30, 2008 · Replies 5 · May 16, 2011

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Calculation of coefficient of lift using a wind tunnel

ajf
Apr 16, 2011 · Replies 5 · May 12, 2011

Replies: 5

How do astronauts suits protect them from Solar Radiation?

Tokage
May 11, 2011 · Replies 4 · May 12, 2011

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What Are Oblique Shock Waves and Expansion Waves?

fatlady1ac
May 4, 2011 · Replies 7 · May 10, 2011

Replies: 7

Aerospace jobs with a foreign degree

mkhan1
May 3, 2011 · Replies 7 · May 9, 2011

Replies: 7

Attend or Miss Out: Final Shuttle Launch

QuarkCharmer
Apr 30, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 2, 2011

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Finding Academic Books for Aerospace Courses

M.M.M
Apr 28, 2011 · Replies 5 · May 1, 2011

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Computing In AE Graduate School

jellofj
Apr 28, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 30, 2011

Replies: 4

Why does the LPG cylinder has to be two parts welded together

pbaero222
Apr 20, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 30, 2011

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Solar panels and radar in Earth's orbit

guss
Apr 26, 2011 · Replies 23 · Apr 29, 2011

Replies: 23

Does Static Pressure Equal Total Pressure in All Fluid Scenarios?

su214
Apr 13, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 28, 2011

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Power available vs Power required ?

SonOfGod
Apr 20, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 25, 2011

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Where would I find out more about wind force?

Kyle Stanley
Apr 22, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 22, 2011

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Learning a second language as an aerospace engineer

jdp1991
Mar 22, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 21, 2011

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Is a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering necessary for designing aircraft?

Phanixis
Mar 11, 2007 · Replies 11 · Apr 21, 2011

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Fanno and Rayleigh Flow, calculating exit conditions

roldy
Apr 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 16, 2011

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How to Calculate Analytical Results for Quasi-1D Air Flow in a Duct

roldy
Apr 14, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2011

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NASA NASA cancels Laser Interferometer Space Antenna

Aaronvan
Apr 7, 2011 · Replies 5 · Apr 9, 2011

Replies: 5

Which University Offers the Best Aeronautical Engineering Program?

zainrocks
Mar 31, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 6, 2011

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Power Spectral Density: Atmospheric Turbulence & Aircraft Stability

PujaSunil88
Apr 3, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 6, 2011

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Pitching moment and lift coefficient

xzibition8612
Mar 29, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 30, 2011

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How Can I Calculate Moment Coefficient for Airfoil Pressure Distribution?

ruzfactor
Mar 21, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 25, 2011

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Upper Surface Transition at Negative Angles of Attack

Thusithatck
Feb 5, 2011 · Replies 6 · Mar 25, 2011

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Calculating Twist Angle of T-Tail Plane

unluckystuden
Mar 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 24, 2011

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INS : Gyroscope errors : transport wander, apparent drift , coriolis effect ?

gkraju
Mar 20, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 20, 2011

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Brake Caliper Spacer and Leverage question

cp914
Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 20, 2011

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Inertial Navigation Integration FIlter

catalin.drago
Mar 14, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 16, 2011

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What Are Good Topics for a Senior Project in Structural Analysis?

M.M.M
Mar 13, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 16, 2011

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NASA NASA Scientist Claims Evidence of Alien Life on Meteorite

EntropicLove
Mar 5, 2011 · Replies 24 · Mar 15, 2011

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What kind of food do astronauts eat?

wavingerwin
Mar 9, 2011 · Replies 30 · Mar 13, 2011

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Pulse Jet engine - A new design concept

aryanscarlet
Oct 28, 2009 · Replies 43 · Mar 13, 2011

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What causes the decrease in lift after passing the critical angle of attack?

bbillingsley
Mar 12, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 12, 2011

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Flight Mach number in terms of fuel flow rate and other parameters

roldy
Mar 2, 2011 · Replies 5 · Mar 12, 2011

Replies: 5

Is African Aircraft's First Flight Doomed to Fail?

EternityMech
Mar 8, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 12, 2011

Replies: 4

Aerodynamics of Diamond planform wings

PujaSunil88
Mar 4, 2011 · Replies 5 · Mar 11, 2011

Replies: 5

What does a negative moment tell us about the characterisics of the airfoil?

v_arsha
Feb 15, 2011 · Replies 37 · Mar 11, 2011

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How to get job in Aerospace Engineering?

Antonio978
Mar 9, 2009 · Replies 23 · Mar 11, 2011

Replies: 23

Possibility of Supersized Blimps for High-Altitude Space launch

FtlIsAwesome
Feb 18, 2011 · Replies 6 · Mar 11, 2011

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NASA NASA's job? Not research. It's landscaping and janitorial services

D H
Mar 6, 2011 · Replies 5 · Mar 11, 2011

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How Do Delta Wings Enhance Supersonic Flight?

_Bd_
Mar 9, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 9, 2011

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Flat Back Trailing Edge Experimental Data

Thusithatck
Feb 9, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 8, 2011

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Design Problem: Pressure Rocket + Bike Pump

bskramer
Mar 3, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 7, 2011

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Did Someone Capture the Last Space Shuttle Launch from a Plane?

mugaliens
Mar 6, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 6, 2011

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Astronaut is trying to shake an anvil

alyafey22
Mar 4, 2011 · Replies 6 · Mar 5, 2011

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Aerospace Engineering Projects for Final Year Student

ubaid07
Mar 1, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 5, 2011

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NASA What is NASA's Orion Mission and Why Should You Care?

DaveC426913
Mar 4, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 4, 2011

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What is recommended for the field of AEROSPACE ENGINEERING?

JacobR.15
Mar 2, 2011 · Replies 5 · Mar 3, 2011

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MEng in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

JRHawking
Feb 17, 2011 · Replies 9 · Mar 3, 2011

Replies: 9

Why Does the Spitfire Experience Yaw During Takeoff?

aero&astro
Mar 2, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 3, 2011

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What Are the Best Propeller Design Programs for Airplanes?

swishidge
Feb 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 2, 2011

Replies: 1

Inflatable Mini Glider - Fun and Exciting Toy for Kids | YouTube

Phrak
Feb 27, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 1, 2011

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Discovery shuttle poised for historic final launch

dlgoff
Feb 24, 2011 · Replies 15 · Mar 1, 2011

Replies: 15

Do Space Accelerometers Need Heat Shielding in the Thermosphere?

JMcCarthy733
Feb 7, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 28, 2011

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Do the shuttle and iss astronauts see the moon as we do on the earth?

cslewis2011
Feb 27, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 27, 2011

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Velocity Calculation for helicopter rotor question

helinewbie
Feb 25, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 27, 2011

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Principles of operation of a helcopter gyroscope

v_arsha
Feb 25, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 25, 2011

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Rolling moment of a model aircraft in a wind tunnel

Daveami
Feb 23, 2011 · Replies 2 · Feb 25, 2011

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Suitability of the NACA 0012 for aircrafts

v_arsha
Feb 22, 2011 · Replies 3 · Feb 24, 2011

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Explore Physiology & Aerodynamics of Supersonic Alien Birds

FtlIsAwesome
Feb 7, 2011 · Replies 15 · Feb 24, 2011

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Investigating Aerofoil Lift: Can Plasticine Be Used? | IB Coursework Project

jiggy
Feb 23, 2011 · Replies 2 · Feb 24, 2011

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Is the LPY5150AL Gyro Output Correct?

SUDHEER87
Jan 28, 2011 · Replies 18 · Feb 23, 2011

Replies: 18

Details at each station of an ideal turbojet

roldy
Feb 17, 2011 · Replies 6 · Feb 20, 2011

Replies: 6

Noise Shielding by Rear-Mounted Engines on Aircraft

physixlover
Feb 16, 2011 · Replies 7 · Feb 16, 2011

Replies: 7

Has Anyone Designed a Four-Spool Engine?

avinod4all
Feb 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 16, 2011

Replies: 1

Creating Vertical Lift with Industrial Magnets: A Possibility?

sameev29
Feb 8, 2011 · Replies 29 · Feb 15, 2011

Replies: 29

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