Expert: Paul Soderman - 2/5/2010

Question
I'm doing a project for my Aerospace class in high school, and I need to know what some projects that aeronautical engineers work on, and what sorts of specific skills and knowledge you need for them.

I need ten in total, but I can figure out some on my own. I just need to get pointed on the right track here.

Answer
Projects and skills

1.  Wind tunnel drag study of landing gear   -   aerodynamics
2.  Wind tunnel study of aircraft stall  -  aerodynamics
3.  Aircraft range calculation  -  aerodynamics
4.  Aircraft tail design  -  aerodynamics and stability & control
5.  Engine muffler design  -  aerodynamics and aeroacoustics
6.  Automobile drag study - aerodynamics
7.  Engine vibration and noise  -  physics and acoustics
8.  Wind tunnel wall correction - aerodynamics
9.  Wind tunnel fan design - aerodynamics
10.  Wind tunnel energy usage - aerodynamics