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About Paul Soderman
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Aeronautics, Fluid Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Noise Control, Muffler Design, Wind Tunnel Research.... I know nothing about India - do not ask about schools, jobs, application requirements, career choices, etc. for India. Please, no text message verbiage; I prefer full words in full sentences. Thanks.

Experience
37+ years with NASA as Aeronautical Engineer in research lab (retired). Specialty in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and wind tunnel research. Publications 95+ technical papers and book chapters. Education/Credentials: BS/MS Aero Engineering - U. of Washington. Graduate studies - Stanford U. Awards and Honors
AIAA Associate Fellow (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

   

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Studying aeronautical engineering at USA or UK with scholarships8/22/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Sir I want to study aeronautical engineering either in USA or UK but i cannot pay the whole cost ...
  A: Sachendra Scholarships are based on academic performance and need and special circumstances (e.g., ...
fluid mechanics8/21/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: i would like to know about the effect of bending a CD nozzle at its throat on the regular equations ...
  A: Ngole You haven't given me much information on which to base my answer. How much of a bend, 10 deg, ...
Drag force on buoy doublet8/20/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Two spherical buoys are attached by two short lines of same length to a single anchor point. What ...
  A: Marc I hope I am not helping with a homework problem. A quick analysis of the problem leads me to ...
Wind turbine8/19/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I'd like to design and build an axial wind turbine, 6 - 7 ft high, 3 -4 ft diameter. Any ideas on ...
  A: Chuck I suggest reading the following report which addresses that veryNREL Airfoil Families for ...
sahaj again8/18/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: in my last question wht i meant was i ve just finished my grade 12 without taking math and if i get ...
  A: Sahaj I don't see why you couldn't study in the US. Students from all over the world study here. ...
sahaj again8/16/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: in my last question wht i meant was i ve just finished my grade 12 without taking math and if i get ...
  A: Sorry Sahaj - You can't be an engineer without taking math. Engineering is all about math and ...
Airfoil Characteristics8/14/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I am doing an Extended Essay for the IB program on airfoil characteristics. My question that I have ...
  A: Jonathan Of the parameters you listed, chord would have the strongest effect on lift because lift is ...
re: Aileron Flutter in Grob Twin 2 Sailplane8/14/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: our ailerons show flutter at airspeed well below VNE (135kts). Have stripped, re-faired and ...
  A: Sorry Andy, I have never worked on flutter. I assume that once the ailerons are balanced and ...
Favorite8/13/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: If you don't mind, I would like to ask you a personal question. What is your favorite area in ...
  A: I favor aeroacoustics in all aspects (propeller noise, airframe noise, jet noise, flow noise, wind ...
M.S. in Aerospace8/13/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Currently, I am entering my first year of college on my path to an M.S./M.E. in Aerospace. I will ...
  A: Brock Aerospace is very close to Mechanical Engineering and it would be fairly easy to move to ...
about aeronautical engineering8/11/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: hey i just finished my grade 12 from Nepal and i am planning to go to china to study aeronautical ...
  A: Sorry Sahaj, I don't quite understand your question. I believe you are asking if you can study in ...
ques8/4/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: what is best to pursue aero-space,nautical.i really want to know the key differences between these ...
  A: Your question is unclear; I believe you are asking the difference between aeronautics and aerospace. ...
best angle versus best rate of climb7/29/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: best angle of climb ceiling (absolute)is always lower than best rate of climb ceiling for a ...
  A: Patrick By definition, at the aircraft ceiling it can climb no further. It doesn't matter if it got ...
A.M.E OR BE in aeronautical engineering7/27/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: which is valuable B.E in aeronautical engineering or Aircraft maintanance engineering
  A: Aeronautical engineering is valuable for design and development of aircraft. Aircraft maintenance ...
regarding ms in aeronautical eng7/27/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: H! i am a b.tech electronics & communication student. can i do master in aeronautical eng? and which ...
  A: Generally, electronics and communication is not a suitable preparation for graduate work in ...
Mechanical VS Aeronautics7/26/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: SIR i am doing mechanical engineering and wish to do masters in aeronautics from a reputed US univ. ...
  A: Mechanical engineering is usually considered good preparation for graduate work in aeronautics. ...
About complex mathematics of Aeronautical field7/24/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I am a student of aeronautical engineering (now in 3rd year) from India. I am facing a lot of ...
  A: Sudarshan I know of no special math book for aeronautical engineering. Aero engineers use the same ...
helicopter balde balancing7/23/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: ..I'm involved a heated debate about balancing model helicopter blades. The discussion is centering ...
  A: You are on the right track. Proper helicopter rotor balancing requires that the spanwise and ...
Post graduation in Aeronautical Engineering7/21/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Sir Can you guide me eligibilty for Post graduation in Aeronautical Engineering . Whether ...
  A: Satish You should contact the school of choice or check their website to find exact requirements, ...
thrust calculation7/20/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Sir, I am doing a project for which can you help me about how can I calculate and design a system ...
  A: How to get the engine... or how to get the height? Aniket - your questions are so vague I don't ...
Aeonautical engeneering7/19/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I am a student of Nepal and I had just completed my higher education taking math and physics as a ...
  A: Manoj Aeronautical Engineering is the study of the science of flight. Aerospace Engineering is the ...
about aeronautical eng7/17/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: hey..my name is parth.m frm new jersy ,US. m very keenly interested in doing aeronautical ...
  A: Parth A list of the best engineering schools in the U.S. can be found here: ...
Engineering Schools7/15/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I am a senior in the IB program at Palm Harbor University High School, FL, and I am interested in ...
  A: The only school I am familiar with in Florida is Florida State U. though I seem to remember that ...
about aeronautical eng7/15/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: hey..my name is parth.m frm new jersy ,US. m very keenly interested in doing aeronautical ...
  A: Parth - The economy is bad, but I would be very surprised if an engineer with decent grades could ...
Aerospace engg7/15/2008Rajeevlochanam B A
  Q: I have completed my aeronautical engg (B.Tech)4 year.want to pursue MSc Aerospace. 1,I am bit ...
  A: MSc (Aerospace) deals with the following subjects: 1.Research Design and Methods 2.Advanced ...
aestronautical engineering7/11/2008Rajeevlochanam B A
  Q: sir,i got 75% in +2 exam and now i am doing b-tech in computer science branch is there any chances ...
  A: akash, To become a pilot, basic degree in aeronautics is not required, U need to join Aviation ...
about aeronautics7/9/2008Rajeevlochanam B A
  Q: i have just passed s.s.c. exam with 81.46% and i wish to become an aeronautical engg. ,many people ...
  A: You can get into aero engineeering by passing AIEEE exam for eligibility for all Indian colleges. ...
Wind tunnel blockage for turbines7/6/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I am currently doing a project about Vertical Axis Wind Turbines and i am planning to build a ...
  A: Eshwar I don't know enough about your model to answer definitively. If your model was a solid 2 m ...
PG course after Aeronautical Eng degree in India7/4/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: sir: My son is going to complete BE Aeronautical Eng degree in India in 2009. I would like to ask ...
  A: Ratna Here is a list of good engineering schools in the U.S.: ...
Air-vent duct noise7/3/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: But, it has one annoyance that's driving me crazy - the ventilation is incredibly noisy. I'm hoping ...
  A: Dave You do need to read some of those or other books about silencers. The airflow does not go ...
retake classes?6/30/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I was reading some of the questions people have asked you about college and life as an aeronautical ...
  A: 1. The schools that were popular at my research center were Texas A&M, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, ...
Air-vent duct noise6/30/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: But, it has one annoyance that's driving me crazy - the ventilation is incredibly noisy. I'm hoping ...
  A: Sorry for the tardy answer, I have been helping fight forest fires in Northern California. But I am ...
about tution fees6/19/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: sir how much it will cost to study in europe or in u.s.a? i am a student from bangladesh.can i get ...
  A: Education in Europe is free for citizens; I don't know about foreigners. In the U.S., college ...
wings6/10/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Ive been struggling with the math for lift for wings. Id like to build something like a dirigible ...
  A: I'm curious about the design of your aircraft because conventional dirigibles don't depend on wing ...
MS in aeronautics6/9/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I am currently pursuing Instrumentation engineering as my bachelors degree. I am interested in ...
  A: Tejas To switch from instrumentation engineering to aero engineering would probably take some extra ...
Aeronautical Engineering6/6/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: I am currently doing B.Tech in Information Technology and would like to do M.S in Aeronautical ...
  A: Niharika I am unsure which country you are asking about. If it is the U.S., aero engineering is ...
to know about dual course6/4/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: i want to know whether their is any university which can provide me aeronautical engineering degree ...
  A: In the U.S. the schools I have heard offer both are North Dakota State, Embry Riddle, and Arizona. ...
Airplane stop in mid air?6/3/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: My friend claims to see with his own eyes, more than once, that the airliners can stop moving in ...
  A: If an airliner stopped in midair it would fall from the sky. They need airspeed to sustain lift on ...
skills for aeronautical engg.5/30/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Can i do aeronautical engg. course after the diploma in computer engg..
  A: If you mean an aeronautical course leading to a Bachelor's degree, the answer is probably yes. If ...
difference between aerospace eng&aeronautical eng5/29/2008Paul Soderman
  Q: Could please explain me what is the difference between Aerospace engineering & Aeronautical ...
  A: For all practical purposes, there is no difference. Aeronautical Engineering was the original name ...

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