Aeronautics
Aeronautics
Aeronautics (/ˌɛərəˈnɔːtɪks/) is the science or art involved with the study, design, and manufacturing of air flight capable machines, and the techniques of operating aircraft and rockets within the atmosphere. The British Royal Aeronautical Society identifies the aspects of "aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering" and "the profession of Aeronautics (which expression includes Astronautics)."
Etymology
The term "aeronautics" originates from the Greek words "aero", which means air, and "nautike", which means navigation. It was first used in the 18th century when the science of air transportation was still in its infancy.
Related Terms
- Aircraft: A vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air.
- Aerospace engineering: The primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft.
- Aviation: The practical aspect or art of aeronautics, being the design, development, production, operation and use of aircraft.
- Astronautics: The science and technology of space flight, a branch of aeronautics.
- Rocket: A vehicle, missile, or aircraft that creates thrust by expelling burned fuel as exhaust.
See Also
- Aerodynamics
- Aeroelasticity
- Aeronautical engineering
- Aerostat
- Airship
- Fixed-wing aircraft
- Flight
- Helicopter
- Jet engine
- Propeller (aeronautics)
- Rotorcraft
- Spacecraft propulsion
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aeronautics
- Wikipedia's article - Aeronautics
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