Aerospace Definition and 511 Threads

Greetings! Just finished my 1st year of my Aerospace Eng. MEng at Sheffield Uni in the UK. Got 85% average, which I'm pretty pleased with, and have chosen to follow the Avionics stream (rather than Aeromechanics). Anyway, in the 3rd year I have the option to apply to spend it at a North...

I was searching amazon for such books and i found these two: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471619515/?tag=pfamazon01-20 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1563475243/?tag=pfamazon01-20 and i am not sure which is better. I have to say that i have no idea of engineering so i wonder if these are...

Hi everyone. I am entering first year university in aerospace engineering, and since I've heard that job positions are limited in Canada in aero filed, I am wondering if i will be able to work in some mechanical engineering position after i get my degree. ( I know that these two are similar...

I am looking for aerospace mounting rails...I remember that in the cargo bays of several large military aircraft, there are long rails with threaded holes that are used to bolt 19" racks, chairs, etc too. I need to select rails to install on the underside of an aircraft to support a radome...

Hello, I am currently in my early school phases on my path to becoming an aerospace major. I know there are programs which engineers use for design purposes and other programs as well which they need for their profession. Since i am still in school i have not had the experience of finding...

Hello everyone, I'm new here as a member but I've come across a few times to confirm answers on lab reports and so forth. I am entering Aerospace Engineering next year (it's a full undergraduate program at the university I will be attending), and I was wondering exactly what kind of power I...

I have been extremely interested in aerospace engineering and am considering to take it in college. I currently go to community college and if i do not have the interest i have no motivation which makes everything go downhill. Should i be worried that something will make me lose my motivation to...

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone may be able to give their input on these two programs? I'm interested in both of these programs but cannot decide which one I should settle on. I know they are completely different things, but I haven't been able to find much input from people on these...

I am doing my bachelors degree in computer science. but i seriously want to pursue higher studies in aerospace engineering. any cue on how to proceed??

Yeah - we're still serious about this stuff. In February 2011 the Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division (ANSTD) of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) will hold its first stand-alone topical meeting in Albuquerque, NM. The momentum and positive collaborative environment...

Hi, I always wanted to know the difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering. I tried googling and searching over the net, but i could not find any detailed differences. Thanks.

I think being an aerospace engineer would be really interesting, but my dad says it's a "boom and bust" industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' website also says that aerospace engineers are subject to layoffs. I noticed that another user, thucydides, asked this question but no one has...

I have a question regarding The Aerospace Option at UofT EngSci: Will getting this degree limit me in any way in terms of job opportunities after I graduate? Would I be better off going to Carleton or Ryerson for a full Aero program? My dilemma is that UofT is much more well-respected nationally...

Hi everyone, I'm sorry if this has been discussed before but I am in a real pickle here. I want to be an Aerospace Engineer and eventually an entrepreneur in the field (hopefully.lol). I have been accepted to both the UofT Engineering Science Program (which offers Aerospace as an...

I'm in-state for Rutgers and out of state for Illinois. Illinois will cost me $34,000 a year while Rutgers will cost me $4,000 a year. Illinois offers the Aerospace Degree while Rutgers offers the Mechanical with Aerospace Concentration + the BS/MS 5 year option. Should I go with...

You may have heard a lot of buzz in the news recently about the Traveling Wave Reactor, a concept being developed by TerraPower Inc, which uses depleted uranium (aka U238), instead of the usual rarified U235. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traveling_wave_reactor Apparently, the...

I'm a high school senior, making my college decision in the next month or two. I applied to schools as an Aerospace engineering major, but I'm really enjoying my AP chemistry class and leaning towards Chem E as a major now. However, I do not wish to totally abandon aerospace, so I was thinking...

Hi, I have a few questions about Aerospace Engineering that I was told could be answered by some very knowledgeable folks. Well here they are! Are the classes needed for aerospace homework based, as in a lot of busy work, or are they more towards the learning aspect of things with various...

I'm in grade 10, wondering what Universities in Canada offer dedicated Aerospace engineering programs, and which one is in your opinion, the best. Any help is appreciated. I'm sorry if this is the wrong section, or a duplicate thread.

Hi, I am new to this forum, so forgive me if this question has been asked before. I am currently a freshman in college and plan to go into aerospace engineering soon enough (declaration of field comes 2nd semester sophomore year). Obviously, my major is going to be in aerospace...

I just got my BS in physics and am now taking 2 engineering classes: heat transfer and fluid mechanics. its only been a week so far, but I'm enjoying heat transfer a lot more than fluid mechanics. I want to take statics and dynamics in the future, since I liked doing those problems in my...

Lurking for a longtime, finally wanted to jump in. Long story short, I've been interested in aerospace since middle school, taught myself a lot after learning calc in high school. I was urged by my parents to pursue medicine for the money (mother was a secretary to a nuclear engineer with...

can anybody tell me what the life of a aerospace engineer is like

Lockheed Martin was at our school last night giving us an overview of what an aerospace engineer mainly does and what subdisciplines include such field like structures, propulsion, program management etc. I found the area of Structures quite interesting, especially after taking Engineering...

Hello. I am a student at a junior college in the bay area of California. I plan on transfering to UC Davis or SJSU to major in Aerospace Engineering. Other than the fact that Davis is a UC and San Jose is a state university, and that probably means they don't do research, would going to Davis...

Hi, I've got a friend who's birthday is coming up. She's an aerospace engineer and I was thinking it would be fun to build a small project for her but I'm not sure what. I want it to be specifically aerospace related. I've seen designs for how to build a pocket jet engine, but I wasn't so...

I have completed B.tech in electronics and communication engineering. Am i eligible to pursue MS in aerospace engineering? Which good US universities can i apply for?

Im planning to go into aerospace next year (im in grade 12 now) and I am debating between the different universities in Canada (Toronto, carlton are the 2 main ones but also mc Gill, Ryerson University, York, Ottawa...) Ive heard from some that Carlton is second rate (but they have what...

Well I'm senior in HS with a poor GPA(3.0) and I'm kind of a slacker and don't study much but I like learning new things but get frustrated by reviewing the same things over and over again(too the point where I can completely fail a test because I just didn't care muich). I also am kind of...

Just wondering if anyone could recommend a technical book on aerospace engineering that covers a broad range of topics with reasonable depth. Thanks.

Hello.I'm currently studying mechanical engineering in the university.I want to follow a career in aerospace engineering so I'm looking for a good master course after I graduate.I'm very interested in flight dynamics,aerodynamics,CFD and aircraft design.I want your help and information about the...

hi, I am applying this year for aerospace engineering at university. i need some help with my personal statement. It would be great if anyone of you send a copy of good personal statements and ideas on what to write in it. Thank you

What does an Aerospace Engineer actually "do"? Q1: What does an Aerospace/Aeronautical engineer actually do? I've done some research spread out over the last few weeks (Wikipedia, etc) and I've discovered it's a pretty broad topic (Fluid Dynamics, Astrodynamics, Propulsion, etc). It seems like...

Hi everyone, I am in need for a worthwhile recommendation. I am in Canada and crave to studying aerospace engineering (it is silly that in Canada we just have three universities teach undergrad aerospace engineering), so what do you thing about University of Toronto considering the first two...

I did some research on Aerospace Engineering and would further like to ask do these type of jobs get you into NASA or is it mostly physicist. I saw some jobs relating to Aerospace and i saw stuff like air traffic control officer, nothing in the area of 'SPACE'. Thank you for reading.

A thread\blog of some aerospace stuff I get to do on a day to day basis. These photos are from the AUVSI convention I went to last week. I will be attending a CFD training session\conference in early September out in California. I'll post and pictures from that if I take any, though I doubt it...

Hey everyone, I have another question for you. :D Right now I am going into my senior year of high school, and I was wondering if I should get my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace. Eventually I want to work for a Formula 1 team as an aerodynamicist. I plan on getting a...

I'm planning on getting a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and was wondering what kind of companies do research for space exploration/colonization. I need to know this so I know which university to go to so my career will be literally outside waiting for me. I heard the location with the most...

Hi ! Is it possible for an Instrumentation and control engineering student(graduate ) to get into Masters of Science in aerospace engineering. Please advice if anyone of you is well versed with the topic. thanks

Hello, I am Nosayr Yassin, a 17 years old high school student living in Israel. I am highly interested in attending a U.S top ranked university. However, nothing intrigues me but Aerospace engineering major. I am kind of clueless now. Should I chase the dream or should I chase the money...

Hi, I need some help with this. I am an american citizen living in Europe and have recently decided to go for my dreams. I've mulled the possibilities over and have settled on Aerospace Engineering. In particular Astronautics. There is an excellent degree program at ISAE in France that is...

Hi, Im wondering if I am aiming too high for gradschool in aerospace engineering. I am going for a PhD. Major GPA (mechanical) 3.68 from a fairly well known school -Have also taken a lot of advanced undergrad classes, and will take two graduate level classes next year. Member of...

What would you say are the main focuses of research in aerospace engineering right now, specifically anything to do with aerodynamics or fluid mechanics in general. Is there a lot of research in new areas or is it mainly a lot of small tweaks in order to improve already existing systems? What do...

What would you say are the main focuses of research in aerospace engineering right now, specifically anything to do with aerodynamics or fluid mechanics in general. Is there a lot of research in new areas or is it mainly a lot of small tweaks in order to improve already existing systems? What do...

ok. so with all the gloom and doom there are always positive sides. I was reading http://www.thecareerengineer.com/static_content.cgi?record_type=news&record_id=19245609" because of 3 major contract wins. This is good right? I mean its a positive sign that things are getting better. Or just...

Hi guys, :D MORE good news it seems. was reading , http://www.themanufacturer.com/uk/content/9339/Airbus_get_" and it said Airbus was getting a 28 million pound grant. This will keep close on 2000 http://www.careers-jobs.eu/aerospace-jobs" safe. Could this be the sign that things...

Hey guys, I'm sure this topic has come up but I feel I have a little different case than most. So, I am currently about to enter my third year as a civil engineering student, but I've recently been very attracted to a career in the aerospace industry. My university doesn't offer such a...

Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone in the UK could give me a little advice. I've just read an article from thehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8092950.stm" ? Or go into a completely new sector. :confused:

Hello, I am currently holding offers for Aerospace Engineering from the following unis: Bath Loughborough Manchester My reply date is tomorrow and I am having a hard time deciding which offer to accept. Personally I'm attracted to Manchester the most (I like the course content, the city...

I plan on giving lots of insight and asking my fair share on this awesome forum. One thing that I'd like to share is my blog on how I'm becoming an Aerospace Engineer, for any of you that are interested in possibly becoming one some day. I write at least once a day on subjects involving...