Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the relationship between aerospace engineers and physicists, particularly in the context of the commercial space industry. Participants explore the extent to which aerospace engineers collaborate with physicists and the relevance of physics in aerospace engineering.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the collaboration between aerospace engineers and physicists, expressing interest in entering the commercial space industry with a background in Physics and Math.
- Another participant suggests that aerospace engineering is closely related to various aspects of physics, though they do not provide specific examples.
- A further contribution mentions that specific topics such as Celestial Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics may be relevant, depending on the sub-branch of aerospace engineering and the theoretical rigor required.
- One participant recalls having read that corporations often employ physicists to work alongside aerospace engineers, though they advise caution regarding the reliability of this information.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the specifics of the collaboration between aerospace engineers and physicists, and multiple viewpoints regarding the relevance of physics in aerospace engineering are presented.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on personal experience or anecdotal evidence, and there is a lack of definitive examples or sources to support claims about the collaboration between the two fields.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in pursuing a career in aerospace engineering or those exploring the intersection of physics and engineering in the context of the commercial space industry.