Essay for MSc Aerospace Engineering The engineering field is becoming more challenging for recent society. The perpetual need to improve existing technologies, especially transportation, has pushed engineers into developing more efficient, yet more environment-friendly, aerospace technologies. Looking back, I think my interest in science and engineering, especially in aerospace, began when I was 5 years old. When I flew, I always chose the window seat, as I could see what the airplane engines and wings performed during flight. My father, who also graduated from the mechanical engineering department, always explained about the parts’ movement - the extending of spoilers during takeoff and landing, the opening of thrust reversers panels during …show more content…
Therefore, I intend to take power and propulsion as my specialization. If I am admitted to the program, I would like to take combustion research as my thesis. Combustion in aircraft engines always fascinates me, as the combustion in relatively small generators (compared to the size of the whole aircraft) can generates not only the aircrat thrust, but also all the electricity required to navigate the aircraft. Thus, in accordance to what I have learnt during my bachelor degree, specifically in the Power Plant Engineering course, my idea for thesis is to analyze and boost the efficiency of a combustion. Combustion in aircraft engines is very complex as it depends on several factor: the engine’s aerodynamics, the design and materials of the engine, and the fuel used in the process. I am specifically interested in the aerodynamics/material aspect of a engine: the efficiency of a combustion based on the engine construction. Firstly, the initial design of an engine must be analyzed to determine the airflow behavior in its core as well as in its bypass region. The behavior will then be used to analyze the engine’s performance and efficiency enhancement possibility by redesigning the aerodynamics and combustion process. Additionally, a redesign of the existing engine’s construction may be proposed. Subsequently, we must also check the limitations (e.g. operational temperature range, weight, price, etc) of the material used to determine the feasibility of the new design. This thesis will be beneficial in augmenting efficiency and performance of aircraft engines, and to the Aerospace engineering as a whole. Also, our research/thesis will surely be a strong basis for other future research on the aircraft power and propulsion
The aerospace engineering in Texas A&M has a vast field of exploration leading to advance technology in space exploration, air transportation, national defense, communication and sustainable energy. The student speaker in the video was proud of their field and were satisfied with the job. Everybody wants a job that makes them happy and that is exciting and enjoyable. The advance technology studies in aerospace engineering are an interesting filed as the technologyis growing day by day and more advance technology will be develop and astound the world. Who knows in 2 or 3 years we will have a flying car and bike?
As an aspiring engineer this topic is very important to me because I may work in this field when I am older.
Given these incidents, and the uncontrolled space junk the near-Earth atmosphere may become too hazardous for future space operations (Reynolds, Rice, Edgecombe 117). Similarly to the dangers of space pollution, the Space Race also initiated an era of mechanical failures and malfunctions that would last for
Constance Bowman Reid presents several captivating observations and narratives about being a woman working in a World War II bomber factory in her memoir Slacks & Calluses. Reid and her friend and fellow teacher Clara Marie, referred to as C.M., decided to spend their summer vacation assisting the allied war effort by working the swing shift at a local aircraft factory. Because of their gender, Reid and C.M were forced to challenge many presumptions and biases that the factory supervisors had about their abilities. Despite proving to be strong workers, the duo had to deal with sexism within the workplace and in the world around them. Due to her unique social positioning, Reid offers an unparalleled perspective on several wartime issues that in total provide a comprehensive story with spectacular historical value.
Introduction The world has seen a lot, but space exploration has had the most significant effect on the world since sugar. The space race and things like the Sputnik change the way the world thinks. While space exploration can be very expensive, space exploration has had the greatest effect on the world because it has exponentially changed the world in education, culture, global challenges, and has created life changing innovations for many people. The thought of "discovery" and "exploration" Space exploration has been the best thing since sugar because it brought the world together.
Aerospace Engineering Have you ever thought about who designs airplanes? Maybe you’ve wondered who builds spacecraft. From landing on the moon to the Wright brother’s aerospace engineers are responsible for what people can do with what goes on in the sky. Becoming an engineer of any kind is not easy there are many steps to becoming an aerospace engineer. It requires a lot of hard work and dedication, and includes a minimum of four years in college.
Electric cars or internal combustion engine cars; which one is better? Electric cars were in their prime back in the early 1900’s, but a sudden rise in petrol engine cars, alongside with battery technology issues killed electric cars by 1920. However, with new improvements in battery technology and power electronics, electric cars have resurfaced. I will compare these different technologies, and come to understand which one is better.
During World War, I, the United Kingdom and France collectively produced around 130,000 aircrafts and Germany produced around 50,000 aircrafts. Whereas in World War II, the United Kingdom alone produced around 130,000 aircrafts and Germany produced 120,000 aircrafts. Ultimately, it is evident that the development of technology throughout
I could not forget the excitement I had waking up in the morning and running straight to the Lego structures deciding how to build a certain structure and a daydream I had of imagining of actual being built in real life. / deciding how to build a certain structure. The snapping and fitting of bricks, rods and gears captivated me for countless hours. Every Lego brick I laid down furthered my interest in designing and engineering.
The reduction of carbon emissions to the atmosphere, the cost of maintenance and refuelling and the safety of electric vehicles are surely convincing rationale for us to make changes. So, we all know that majority of people commonly utilise fuel, oil or LPG as a
My parents always stressed how we should do our best and have to work for the things we want. Growing up I learned this doesn’t come easy. As everything college is upon us I have reflected on these principles and pondered how I will come up with the money for my college education. The clear cut answer is scholarships. You will see in this essay that I am a worthy candidate for this scholarship.
Introduction The 1960s and 1970s saw a requirement for option powered vehicles to lessen the issues of fumes outflows from interior burning motors and to diminish the reliance on imported remote raw petroleum. Amid the years from 1960 to the present, numerous endeavors to deliver reasonable electric vehicles happened and keep on occurring. The motivation behind this report is to portray the innovation used to deliver an electric vehicle and clarify why the electric motor is superior to the inside burning motor. It incorporates reasons why the electric vehicle became quickly and the reason it is a need to better the world today.
Right from my childhood days, I was always eager to know how things work in surroundings. When I was given toys, I hardly played with them rather tried to dismantle it and try to know the mechanism running it. During school days, I have participated in many science exhibitions which further motivated me towards taking my knowledge and experience onto a higher and advanced level. With this desire and curiosity to understand machines and mechanisms, I chose to complete my graduation in Mechanical Engineering.
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to explain how culture influenced Rocket Lab from its early development up to its continuous progression. It also includes probable reasons on why the company decided to transfer their main office to the US, while keeping the New Zealand office as a subsidiary. As a multinational organization, we also aim to attest what are the specific factors that may have influence their success and what are the possible obstacles they would encounter in the long run.
I believe spending this term on this topic will greatly benefit me, and from it I will learn a lot about the current technology terms and environmental conditions. I have done some research on this topic before, and I have heard some debates also. I know that there are electric cars, gasoline cars and hybrid cars out there, and I have learned from some news stories that cars are one of the larger contributor to the pollution of our air with usage of gasoline. However, I do not know but wish to learn about the cost of manufacturing a electric cost, and how much environmental damage it creates compared to how much it could save. I also want to know if the electric car is durable for long distance travel, and whether the usage of electricity have any harm to society and the environment.