Aerospace Engineering

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The aerospace engineering as part of the engineering and traffic engineering is concerned with the development and operation and maintenance of aircraft , missiles , space vehicles and satellites . These systems are further developed taking into account technical, scientific and ecological aspects.

The aim is to link (integrate) components and subsystems as cheaply as possible. This integration extends z. B. on

  • the structural design of an aircraft that is as light as possible
  • the most favorable aerodynamic shape
  • Engines and their subsystems
  • Systems for power supply , control, data transmission and communication
  • Basic equipment subsystems that ensure functionality and safety
  • the operational and useful equipment (different depending on the type and task of the system)

Depending on the application profile, additional requirements may apply, e.g. B. in thermal terms or to be able to withstand the conditions of space.

History of aerospace engineering

See separate articles Aeronautics , History of Aviation, and History of Space .

Companies and Institutions

Companies and institutions in Germany

Companies and institutions in Austria

Companies and institutions in Switzerland

Course content

In addition to the basics of classic mechanical engineering such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, control engineering, materials science, etc. a. the following course content is part of the aerospace engineering course:

In addition, other compulsory elective subjects, possibly also from the non-technical area, are required.

Study opportunities

Germany

Universities

Basic courses of study (Bachelor):

Postgraduate courses (Master):

Universities of applied sciences

Undergraduate courses (Bachelor):

Postgraduate courses (Master):

Austria

Higher technical schools

There are two HTLs in Austria specializing in flight technology:

Universities

The master's program " Space Science and Earth from Space" includes the specializations Solar System Physics, Earth System from Space and Satellite Systems, which deal with space technology and science.

individual courses, such as B. Introduction to the aircraft , designing aircraft , modern space propulsion - Advanced Space Propulsion Systems , dynamics and control of spacecraft u. a. as a free elective or as part of a technical physics, mechanical engineering or similar degree:

Universities of Applied Sciences

Independent bachelor's and master's degree in aeronautics / aviation (until 2007: diploma course leading to the qualification as "Diplomingenieur (FH) Luftfahrt / Aviation"):

The Aerospace Engineering master’s course is offered by the Wiener Neustadt University of Applied Sciences.

Netherlands

Technical universities

Universities of Applied Sciences

See also

literature

  • Matthias Blazek: "75 years ago, research in aerospace technology began in Trauen - rocket pioneer Eugen Sänger worked on the development of powerful propulsion systems in the Heide". Sachsenspiegel 31, Cellesche Zeitung, August 4, 2012

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. Master's degree in Space Sciences and Earth from Space - TU Graz. Retrieved February 2, 2020 .
  2. [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] tiss.tuwien.ac.at, accessed on June 25, 2011.
  3. Luftfahrt / Aviation (Bachelor) @ fh-joanneum.at, accessed on June 24, 2011.
  4. Aerospace Engineering Program