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hye mr. paul soderman.my lecturer had gve me an assignment.
what is the different between aviation,aerospace and aeronautical?please reply this as soon as possible..tq.

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Aviation is a noun synonymous with aircraft systems or aircraft fleet.  Aerospace is a noun that refers to the science and technology of flight and space travel.  Aeronautical is an adjective relating to aeronautics - the scientific study of flight through the atmosphere.  (See dictionary.com).

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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.

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38 years as research engineer at NASA

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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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