Aerospace Definition and 511 Threads

well. I have this question. That my rocket is launched from mar in an return mission to earth. To calculate specific impulse of the rocket. Should i consider mar or Earth gravity and if why!? Help me with this

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...

I am in my final year doing a physics bsc but max i can achieve is a 2.2 grade. I'm looking to do a conversion to an aerospace MEng after graduation, however i'd like to ask; 1. Do you think typically I could move to an M Eng course ( 1 year )directly after getting the degree? 2. Would I...

I wish I could go to a university with aerospace/astronautical engineering. At my uni, we only have mech electrical chem etc. The closest thing to aero is limited entry "thermofluids" option you can take in 3rd year mechanical engineering. I plan to get a masters in astronautical...

I am a junior applied physics major/math minor. I recently decided I want to go for a MS in aerospace or astronautical engineering after I graduate. My applied focus is covered by taking some mechanical engineering classes (my school doesn't have an aerospace degree). I was wondering what kind...

Let me firstly and quickly apologize if this topic has been covered before. I know you all answer a lot of these questions, so please link me to some past discussions as you see fit. I am going into my last year as an astrophysics major, and I'm a bit dismayed at my job outlook with just a...

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...

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

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding aerospace technology civil engineering. What are the chances that you get to work with companies such as NASA and SpaceX? In case it is low, what do you do otherwise with the degree you have been working on? I might want to pursue a degree in...

Hello all, This fall, I will be entering my freshman year at the University of Michigan, where I intend to study aerospace engineering. It has always been my dream to work in the space industry, and as such I've been considering the possibility of expanding into astrophysics to satisfy my...

I want to take up aerospace engg in my master's. But now I'm stuck with electronics and mechanical engg in my bachelor's. Which option would be better to opt in bachelor's, if I want to do aero in master's? Electronics or mechanical? Which of the two would help me more in aero? Is it that aero...

Greetings PF. First off, I just discovered this site and I've already found it to be quite valuable. Cheers to the moderators! Now then, my inquiry. I have been accepted into an aerospace engineering program and have made plans to return to school full time this fall. I barely made the...

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

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 +...

Hi guys I'm interested in aerospace engineering. I love aircraft, especially military jets, and certain armaments such as missiles. I would love to design these things. The only problem is I'm in Australia :/ I have heard a lot that there is absolutely no aerospace engineering in...

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...

Hello Everybody, I am planning to move into Aerospace designing as aerodynamics is one of my desires to work in. Currently I am working as Design Engineer(more of CAD Designer with CAD tool- CATIA, Solid Works) for last 2 years. My current working domain is Automotive. Please guide me on...

Hello! I'm here to ask a question regarding Aerospace Engineering. And before I do so, I just want to make sure my definition of Aerospace Engineering is correct. It's a field involved in the design and research of aircraft or spacecraft . And if my definition is correct, I would like to state...

Hello, I am newly registered to this site but have lurked around for a few years looking for homework help and to satisfy random curiousities, but have recently come upon some unsettling news. I am currently a sophomore in college who was planning on getting a degree in Aerospace engineering but...

Just got this at an auction and I'd like to know what it is. it's very heavy, and geared to heck and back. nine inches tall. seems serious enough to guide something big. it is machined and engineered beautifully, and everything is still working. clearly high-grade, possibly government contract...

I am a mechanical engineering student that plans to work in the aerospace industry. My question is: in terms of how rewarding your job is, is a small company or a large company more satisfying for an engineer? I would imagine that in some of the large companies, the tasks are divided up so...

Hello, Some basic info on me -- I graduated with a bachelors in physics and am about to receive a masters, both from very highly regarded institutions and with good performances. All my research and coursework focus has been in theoretical astrophysics & high energy. I have had experience...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I have twin sons who are interested in Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering. I want them to follow their interests, but I am concerned they will not be able to find jobs. Would majoring in a different branch on engineering, such as mechanical, chemical, or with a minor in aerospace or nuclear be a...

Hello Everyone, First I would like to thank you for allowing me to post in this community and Would like to Give a brief background about me: BEng (Hons) Degree: Aerospace Engineering from UK MSc Degree: Advanced methods of Aeronautical Engineering from UK Basically a Fresh Graduate...

Hi everyone this is my first time posting on this forum and I didn't know where to put this so hopefully this doesn't get marked as spam. I am actually a Graphic Designer studying at Boston University, and I am working on an Aerospace Design Contest website for engineers in the Aerospace...

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...

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...

Hi my name is ABD EL HAMEED,I'm an 18 year old guy from Cairo,Egypt I registered here because I was interested in the aerospace forum here which brings me to to my question Can I work in designing planes without studying aeronautics at Uni? I wanted to study aeronautics here but the thing is...

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...

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...

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...

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

Hello,I am a senior year student and my intention is to study aerospace engineering.I saw on the internet that some AP courses were required in high school but I live in Turkey and we have two options in high schools either scientific or litterature fields and there is no option of taking AP...

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...

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...

I am very confused as to which major I would like to choose. I am very interested in computer engineering because one day (hopefully soon) I would like to be a entrepreneur and own my own business and make decent- good money. Money isn't the biggest thing to me, but rather owning my own business...

I recently received a Physics Ph.D. but I had previously studied and earned an Aerospace Engineering masters degree. After spending several years earning my Ph.D. I have decided I would much rather practice Aerospace Engineering professionally. Unfortunately, I have had little success in...

Hello All. I am planning for Undergrad and I am interested in having a part of Aerospace Industry and like to work in Boeing, Cessna etc. I have searched this Forum were some posters posed that Mechanical Engineering is more suited than Aerospace in Undergrad,if you are going to do MS in...

hello all i am looking into grad school for aerospace engineering because it seems fun. as ridiculous of a reason as that sounds, its true. can anyone tell me how aerospace or mechanical engineering compares to the academics? i really like the theory and all the problem solving but what is...

Can I do that or do I need to a MEng in aerospace? They are fairly closely related. Also, how useful in a doctorate in engineering? It seems as more people get Masters that they are taking Bachelors jobs and PhDs are taking masters jobs. Is this right? Thanks

I am a student currently studying 3rd year in mechanical engineering. What can be my career options in aerospace industry?I also have interest in doing higher studies. What are the courses i can choose realted to aerospace engineering? Kindly reply

Okay, so I'm a grade 11 student in Canada, and my goal is to become an aerospace engineer. For the past few months I've been doing research and though that Carleton University's Aerospace Engineering program seemed good. However, after reading various threads on this site, I'm contemplating...

I'm considering it as a career, but I'd like to know a few things first. 1. Do you design aircraft or spacecraft ? 2. What college would be best for someone wanting to become an aerospace engineer? 3. What are some of the tools you use in your work? 4. What's one of your favorite...