What is the difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering
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The question itself has answer in it.
“Aeronautical” is where you study the various forces that act on an air borne vehicle in the Earth’s atmosphere. Also do note the point that “Nautical” is a term used to measure the speed of wind. So Aeronautical deals with various forces in detail which act on a vehicle which is airborne. Mostly you can see that only three dimensional forces act on an aeroplane. Hence we mostly will be considering the parameter’s in three dimensions.
Aerospace is the human effort in science, engineering and business to fly in the atmosphere of Earth (aeronautics) and surrounding space (astronautics). Aerospace organizations research, design, manufacture, operate, or maintain aircraft or spacecraft. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications
Hello Hima,
A degree in aerospace engineering and a degree in aeronautical engineering both prepare students to design aircraft. In fact, aeronautical engineering is a branch of aerospace engineering. Though the two degree programs teach similar engineering principles, there is a critical distinction between designing for air and space.
Aerospace engineering is concerned with designing and building aircraft and spacecraft. Aerospace engineering can be divided into two specializations: aeronautical engineers, who handle aircraft, and astronautical engineers, who design spacecraft, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering would likely include both specializations, whereas a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering would focus solely on those vehicles that fly within the Earth's atmosphere. Both options usually require students to take some similar courses, like dynamics, propulsion and fluid mechanics.
Best colleges of Hyderabad are-
- Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology
- Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
- Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Telangana
- Vardhaman College of Engineering
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