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what is the difference between Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering,And what will be better?
Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering are virtually synonymous. One could argue that Aerospace Engineering is somewhat broader because it includes space technology such as orbital mechanics. Aeronautical Engineering is more focused on aircraft technology. But Aerospace Engineers work on aircraft design and Aeronautical Engineers can learn orbital mechanics. So the differences are small. Aerospace Engineering seems to be more popular with industry.
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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
38 years as research engineer at NASA
Publications
AIAA, NASA
Education/Credentials
B.S. and M.S. Aeronautical Engineering - U. of Washington
Graduate work Standford U.
Awards and Honors
AIAA Associate Fellow (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
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