Aerospace Definition and 511 Threads

HI..I am doing my final year Undergraduate mechanical Engineering in an Indian University.. I would be finishing my UG in few weeks.. I am keen on doing my masters in Aerospace in a verygood Aerospace university in US. uk or France. I have participated in many national and international...

I have Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Aerospace Engineering. I recently got PhD admits from University of Michigan (Aerospace Engineering) and University of Texas at Austin (Computational & Applied Mathematics). I need to make a choice between the both and I hope you guys can help me out.

Hi! I don't know what to pick as a major. I am extremely interested in both fields (moreso than any other major at the school), however, I don't want either discipline to occupy my entire life as an undergraduate (I'd like to have some free time). I already satisfied most of the...

Hi, i don't really know anything about physics and engineering... i wish to learn alittle... but i am building something and i don't know what i need... its more like a helicopter to lift close to 75lbs. i would like to use a 4blade or 5blade fan system but do not know the measurments i need...

So I'm thinking of going into Aerospace engineering but have no idea if i will enjoy it. I'm a junior in high school and enjoy physics/math/science A LOT. Air crafts interest me, especially the whole NASA thing. For anyone in Aerospace now, do you find it intriguing? What aspects are "fun"...

I can't figure out which colleges to apply for when I graduate in 2011 since everyone of their sites say they have one of the top programs in the nation. I'm looking for a program that specialises in military purposes and UAVs. Any ideas?

I have an equivalent Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Polytechnics of Turin (Italy). I am permanent resident of the United States of America. I have been in the Country for over one year. I appreciate to have some advice about getting a job in aerospace field; I have been sending...

I am a grade 11 student and really and acutally confirmed my dreams that i will be something in aerospace..but what careers can i get? i really like space. Incase that helps a bit. Thank you!

I am just entering as a junior in my undergrad program, and have one semester left of classes which can apply to either degree. So soon I will have to make a concrete choice regarding which degree I am going for. Hopefully some ME's or ASE's out there can give me some advice. Personally...

Hi guys, I hope I am posting this in the right spot. I'm 19 years old going to community college and I have become very interested in aerospace engineering. I really want to look into getting my degree in aerospace engineering, but I'm worried I'm just not smart enough. I wanted your guys...

Hello, I'm looking for books or websites about computer science/software engineering in aerospace technology. Stuff like, what kind of programming languages are used for stuff, the infrastructure, etc, etc, for satellites, aircraft, rockets, etc, etc... basically any info on...

1.1 The Space Shuttle from a Systems Engineering Perspective http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Aeronautics-and-Astronautics/16-885JFall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm

Non-academic books every aerospace engineer should read: You MUST read this book. It should be required reading at any school! [1] Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years of Lockheed (Paperback): by Ben R. Rich (Author), Leo Janos (Author) http://www.sci.fi/~fta/kelly-bk.jpg...

The point of this thread is to provide some basic information about computers and how they work. In the modern age of engineering, one will invariable have to write code and work with computers. As such, it's important to know some of the basic operations and blocks utilized. I was cleaning out...

Hello. I'm in 10th grade in high school and for one of my engineering classes I have to do a research paper. One requirement of the paper is I have to interview a currently active and experienced engineer, so I came up with a few questions that I would like at least one of you to answer. If you...

Hi, As from next year, I will be attending university. At this point in time I am studying Pure Mathematics and Physics at A-level. The way I see it right now is that once I get a degree I wish to do a Masters in Aerospace engineering. My question is, what would be the best degree to get so...

Hello, first time poster (can't say I am a long time reader) and I've been looking for the answer to a question in regards to Aerospace Engineering. First a bit of background about my degree. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics with a focus on electrical engineering. I...

At our university, next to Calculus 1,2,3 every other math is linear algebra. Can someone explain what an aerospace engineer can do with linear algebra? Where and how is it applied/what is its use?

hi Physics Forums, im a long time lurker of this forum for physics/math help. now, i seek academic advice:smile: this year I am in grade 12(final year), doing international baccalaureate diploma in ontario, Canada. so far for post-secondary i have my eyes set on the aerospace engineering...

Well I am a freshman in college (University of Toledo) and all day today i pretty much was contemplating on whether to pursue Pharmacy, Med School, or Aerospace engineering. Well the side of my that's obsessed with airplanes took over and I am pretty much set on aerospace engineering. problem...

hi, I am rigth now a undergraduate pursuing my mechanical degree. I wish to join the best university for my post graduation in aerospace. So what are the fields I should research in as a mechanical engineer.

I am currently wrapping up my undergrad BS in physics and was considering grad school for aerospace engineering. - I have heard however that many aerospace engineers wind up working on small scale pieces and hardly get the chance to take into account the higher level design goals **I...

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Hi I am currently pursuing a graduation from Indian Institute of Kanpur,India in Aerospace Engg. I would like help from fellow members to provide me with information on good colleges/universities in Europe and USA which provide interesting research programs in this field, or rather...

Hi, I'm a last year student in Mechanical Engineering in Belgium (Europe). Next year I will have the degree Master in Mechanical Engineering (Dutch: Master in Burgerlijk ingenieur Werktuigbouwkunde). If I would decide to study for Aerospace engineering (Master in Lucht- en ruimtevaart) it...

I'm a rising high school junior and over this summer I've decided that I would like to be a Test Pilot in the Air Force, going through AFROTC. I plan on getting an aerospace engineering degree (possibly mechanical, or both) in college. Now, the question is what is the feasibility of...

Hi. I plan to major in aerospace engineering after high school. My question in, does it matter where I go for my undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering? The in-state public university has an AE program, but isn't accredited by ABET. I was wondering whether I should stay in state...

hey everyone, i m an international student and i got admission from 5 very gud US universities and two institutes in europe for the same MS in aerospace engineering in france with gud schlorship and now i m unable to decide where i should proceed with. one place can offer gud jobs in companies...

Hey, I will be a freshman in college next year and I am wondering about the possible benefits of this double major. I am very interested in physics, but would like to probably pursue a career in aerospace engineering. However, I have heard from several people studying engineering in college...

Hello, I am a recent admit to the Aerospace Engineering program at Texas A&M, I have just completed the prerequisite classes to get into upper level AERO. Not sure if other universities have this same requirement. Anyways, I am taking my first AERO class next fall, Intro to aero mechanics. This...

I know there's a similar thread on mechanical engineers, but what's a typical day in the life of an aerospace engineer like?

Hey guys, i would like to know which universities in the world are best for aerospace engineering as i want to do a master's program. Please Suggest THank you

Hi everyone! I'm entering university next year for mechanical, but recently discovered that I may be more interested in making airplanes than robots or engines. But if someone can elaborate on what kind of stuff mechanical engineers do, it would be great as my exposure to engineering is...

I'm currently in 2nd bachelor in engineering (major mechanics and minor electrical engineering). My university offers a master in engineering with the option Aviation and Space Travel, but I can also switch to another university (in a different country) and do a master in Aerospace Engineering...

Hi, I'm currently a student in high school, and I found this forum. I want to go into aerospace engineering, due to two things - I love creating things, and I love aircraft and spacecraft , so it's a great fit, right? What I'm concerned about right now is the colleges/universities I should...

what is the difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineeering?

I know the EIT test is important for HVAC, infrastructure, and civil engineering, but how important is it for the aerospace/aviation industry? Does it make a difference at all if someone is completely involved in the private aerospace industry?

Urgent Advice! Hey guys and gals, I have recently been accepted into the University of Melbourne in their new generation science course and finished enrolment yesterday... only now i can't decide what i want to do with it and i need to decide pretty quicksmart. I've started threads along...

Now i know that aeronautical engineering is the best course to go through with if your interested in this field, but the university I am going to only allows you to specialize in aerospace engineering in the third year of an extremely hard engineering path. Now i was wondering what would be the...

hey, i m a international student i was in a puzzle about going to erau / sdsu/ iit,chicago etc... till now i have acceptance from these and some scholarship and waiting from some schools to tell . please help decide which will be better grad school for aerospace engineering embry riddle...

Hello! I am having trouble deciding which graduate school to go to. I want to work for NASA and I would like to go to the best school possible. Does anyone know the main differences between Purdue and Georgia Tech. I am primarily interested in spacecraft design and space systems. Thanks! What...

MiH had a cameo in my dream last night. A guy who lived next door to a place I was visiting was experimenting with the aerodynamics of antenna probes, firing them off his balcony to see which would travel farthest and stick in the ground best. All these spiky things were protruding from his...

Hey. I'm an EE major at UCLA but I want to work for the aerospace industry. So what kind of jobs would I be able to get, if any? Would I be at a disadvantage to Aerospace Engineers? Also, can I get an aerospace job in Chicago, New York, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Europe, or India?

Hello. Maybe this sort of question has been answered before so excuse my laziness. At the moment I'm doing my 2nd year in aerospace engineering and my grades won't go much higher than 14. Still, I'd like to get your opinion about my odds if I follow a theoretical physics career or if that's...

Hi, I am chemical engineer from India, and working as a process engr from last 15 months. I want to build my career in aerospace field. But I am not getting the right path, like job or further education etc. Suggestions needed. Ketan Sakharkar

hello, I am currently taking an engineering class and am doing a field report on aerospace engineering. I am required to do an interview with a professional, so if someone in the aerospace engineering field is willing to answer some questions I would be very grateful. if you are willing...

I have pretty much chosen that when I go to University in the very near future, I want to study Aerospace Engineering. I have a few questions for the "Been there, done that" guys. First, I am in Canada just for the record, so I will most likely be attending University here, rather than abroad...

Hi. I am becoming very interested in taking an Aerospace Engineering course at University in a couple of years. I am wondering if to be Knowledgeable and Successful in Aero-Eng, is a degree in, or at least some knowledge in Mechanical Engineering required or reccommended at least? I ask because...

Im currently working on my BS in EE. After I graduate, I would like to enter the field and see what it's like, then go for my masters. So, a few questions: 1) If I decide that I do want to get my masters, would it be feasible to get a MS in Aerospace Eng, with an EE background? 2) Let's...

isnt possible to make cost efficient spacecraft by putting multiple types of rockets on a ship which can then alternate rocket engine at different levels of the atmosphere and eventually escape into space?