For example, Boeing's 601 satellites have two basic modules -- a chassis for carrying the propulsion subsystem, bus electronics and battery packs; and a set of honeycomb shelves to hold arrays of equipment. This modularity enables engineers to assemble purpose-built satellites without starting from...
For example, Boeing's 601 satellites have two basic modules -- a chassis for carrying the propulsion subsystem, bus electronics and battery packs; and a set of honeycomb shelves to hold arrays of equipment. This modularity enables engineers to assemble purpose-built satellites without starting from...
How Does It Work? Frequently Asked Questions What is an engine? An engine is a machine that converts fuel into motion. It is typically used to power vehicles, machinery, and other devices. What are the different types of engines? There are many types of engines, including internal combustion...
“We’ve looked quite significantly at electrothermal systems. They are used on the Boeing 787, but it was found that you need quite a large amount of electrical energy to provide full protection over the entire flight envelope,” says Baty. “We have done q...
Pilots have to do more than guide a plane through takeoff and landing though. They have to steer it through the skies, and airfoils and their flaps can help with that, too. The Lift Coefficient In determining the lift of a given airfoil, engineers refer to itslift coefficient. This number...
1914: US space pioneer Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882–1945) is granted his first two patents describing liquid-fueled, multi-stage rockets—ideas that will, many years later, help fire people into space. 1925: Pratt & Whitney (now one of the world's biggest aero-engine makers) builds its...
Boeing engineers authorized to work on behalf of the FAA developed the System Safety Analysis for MCAS, a document which in turn was shared with foreign air-safety regulators in Europe, Canada and elsewhere in the world. The document, “developed to en...
Wind turbine blade size is a crucial factor in the efficiency and power output of wind energy systems. As technology advances, engineers aim to build larger blades that can capture more wind energy and generate more electricity. While this presents exciting opportunities for increased renewable energy...
Such situations can stymie the adoption of AI, despite the benefits it can bring to many organizations. But achieving explainable AI is not easy and in itself carries risks, including reduced accuracy and the exposure of proprietary algorithms to bad actors, as noted in this discussion...
In 2023, aerospace engineers are looking to take AI even higher. At least six aerospace conferences this year plan to focus on intelligent and/or autonomous systems. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has called for papers about machine learning to showcase the many ways AI ca...