Aerospace Engineering

About Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering is a highly specialized technical field that requires overall excellence in mathematical, calculative and observational skills and also exposes students to advanced applications of this field. Aerospace engineering involves aircraft design, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, it also involves testing, designing the components and subassemblies for these crafts; including engines, airframes, wings, landing gear, control systems, and instruments.

The foundation level courses are Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Materials Science. These lead to a set of applied courses in Aerodynamics, Gas Dynamics, Propulsion, Flight Mechanics, Theory of Machines, Aerospace Structures, Manufacturing Processes, Automatic Control etc.

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Aerospace Engineering @VIT Bhopal

Understanding the programme a little better

Aerospace Engineering is being offered at VIT Bhopal University since 2019. Though it is in the developing stage, the branch is equipped with all basic laboratories and central workshop and flight integration hub, aerodynamics lab and aerospace structures lab will be fully established soon. Our specialised faculty members of the school are actively involved in research and development work. Some of the important laboratories for B. Tech Aerospace Engineering at VIT Bhopal are Strength of Materials Laboratory, Materials Engineering and Technology Laboratory, Thermal Engineering Systems Laboratory, CFD Laboratory, CAD/CAM Laboratory, Machining Processes and Metrology Laboratory, Manufacturing Processes Laboratory and Central Workshop.

B.Tech Aerospace Engineering

Curriculum Highlights:

Aircraft component design and operations, Real time experiences in aerospace simulation, Design aspects of high end aircraft and space craft, Analytical problem solving techniques for aerospace, aviation sector, Assembling and testing of aircraft and spacecraft

4 years

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Career Prospects

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Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace engineers design flying equipments to meet particular specifications and quality standards. They develop expertise in control systems, materials, thermodynamics, or flight mechanics.

Aircraft Design Engineer

Aircraft engineers design and test aircrafts and aerospace-related equipment. They make sure that aircrafts are well maintained and that all safety procedures are followed.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Aerospace engineers may perform or write the specifications for destructive & non-destructive testing for strength, reliability, and durability .

Aeronautical Engineer

Aeronautical engineers use their technical knowledge to improve flight safety and fuel efficiency, reduce costs and address the environmental impact of air travel.

Aircraft Structural Engineer

The Aircraft Structural Engineers build the structure of an aircraft.

Aerospace Design Checker

Aerospace Design Checker’s role is to check whether the designs of aircraft, rocket systems, space-shuttles, etc. are properly done according to the specifications.

Aero Structure Stress Analysis Engineer

Aero Structure Stress Analysis Engineers perform structural analysis of Aero structural components and assemblies to interpret results, applying physics.

Aerospace Engineering Analyst

Aerospace Engineering Analysts are involved in modeling and simulation, guidance, navigation, control (GNC), aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic analysis and structural dynamics .

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should students select Aerospace Engineering?

Aerospace areas such as structures, aerodynamics, propulsion and control require interdisciplinary knowledge. The field provides an excellent opportunity in computational and experimental research. An aerospace engineer learns the basics of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and electronics engineering. He has the choice of specialization in numerous areas. The airplanes and helicopters are being explored, while nowadays UAVs are being researched where flapping wing model is an attractive choice. The space exploration has been relentless. Aerospace provides new areas like fluid-structure interaction.

Overall, an aerospace engineer has well learned knowledge of aerospace applications which makes him an extraordinary professional. He can apply his knowledge in structures, aerodynamics, propulsion and control systems. They can come up with their own coding, explore the untouched mathematics, experiment in new areas like flapping wing. Finally, it gives a balanced combination of basics with advanced applications.

Is VIT Bhopal good for B.Tech course in Aerospace Engineering?

The aerospace area in India requires a thrust where we can compete in research and development of aircraft and spacecraft. VIT Bhopal is one of the best engineering Institutes in central India, offering this B.Tech course. The curriculum at VIT Bhopal includes structure, aerodynamics, propulsion, and control of an aircraft. Balancing everything with knowledge of advanced mathematics and computational languages. The institute also provides multi-physics simulation software like ANSYS and COMSOL. VIT Bhopal offers a balanced course structure, with the Introductory course taught in the second semester itself. The experimental studies will make the students learn and develop. The Institute has a vision where the extensive studies will be done in the areas of fixed-wing, rotating beam, flapping-wing and spacecraft. The emerging areas such as fluid-structure interaction and aeroelasticity will have strong research candidates from VIT Bhopal.

What is the future scope of study after B.Tech Aerospace Engineering?

Aerospace Engineering has a wide range of research laboratories around the world. ISRO, HAL and NAL are leading organizations in India. Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and Bell Helicopter provide numerous opportunities in areas such as structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, Helicopters, fluid-structure interaction and aeroelasticity. Simulation software like ANSYS and COMSOL provide the platform for extensive computation. Many IITs provide a good platform for higher education in research.

What new courses VIT Bhopal offers to B.Tech Aerospace Engineering students?

Aerospace structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, control, material science, design optimization, heat transfer, vibrations are some of the basic courses of aerospace engineering. Along with this design of aircraft and spacecraft, mathematics for aerospace Engineers, a computational course (coding and use of multiphysics software COMSOL) will be given emphasis. Focus will be in providing computational and research facilities.

What are the future fields for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering students?

Students can either choose for higher studies or pursue a career in industry after graduation. A recently graduated student can opt for Aerospace Engineer, Aircraft Design Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, etc. For more information, please follow Career Prospects.

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As a first year Aerospace Engineering student, it was a wonderful and exciting experience to participate in the workshop on drone making and got trained to fabricate it. This gave me enough confidence for my journey ahead in Aerospace Engineering.

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Pratyush Dubey
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B.Tech-Aerospace Engineering, 2019-2023

Looking at the stars and rockets flying, I always wondered what would be the science behind it? Will I be able to reveal them? But now, coming to VIT Bhopal I can not only unfold the mystery but also learn to realize it in practical life.