https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-aerospace-engineering
A curated list of tools, frameworks, resources, and educational content for Aerospace Engineering.
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A curated list of tools, frameworks, resources, and educational content for Aerospace Engineering.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-aerospace-engineering
- Owner: awesomelistsio
- Created: 2024-12-28T22:20:04.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-28T22:21:10.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-12-28T23:19:37.375Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: aerospace, aerospace-engineering, awesome, awesome-list, awesome-lists
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome
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README
# Awesome Aerospace Engineering [](https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome)
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> A curated list of tools, frameworks, resources, and educational content for **Aerospace Engineering**, covering topics like aerodynamics, spacecraft design, flight simulation, and propulsion systems.
## Contents
- [General Resources](#general-resources)
- [Aerodynamics](#aerodynamics)
- [Flight Simulation and Modeling](#flight-simulation-and-modeling)
- [Spacecraft Design and Orbital Mechanics](#spacecraft-design-and-orbital-mechanics)
- [Propulsion Systems](#propulsion-systems)
- [Materials and Structures](#materials-and-structures)
- [Aerospace Software and Tools](#aerospace-software-and-tools)
- [Open Datasets](#open-datasets)
- [Educational Resources](#educational-resources)
- [Community and Forums](#community-and-forums)
- [Contribute](#contribute)
- [License](#license)
## General Resources
- **[What is Aerospace Engineering?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerospace_engineering)** - An overview of aerospace engineering and its subfields.
- **[NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)](https://ntrs.nasa.gov/)** - A repository of aerospace research papers and reports.
- **[American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)](https://www.aiaa.org/)** - A professional society for aerospace engineers.
## Aerodynamics
- **[OpenFOAM](https://openfoam.org/)** - An open-source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software for aerodynamics simulation.
- **[XFLR5](http://www.xflr5.com/)** - A tool for analyzing airfoils and wing aerodynamics.
- **[SU2](https://su2code.github.io/)** - An open-source CFD tool for performing aerodynamic shape optimization.
- **[AVL](https://web.mit.edu/drela/Public/web/avl/)** - A tool for aerodynamic and flight-dynamics analysis of aircraft configurations.
## Flight Simulation and Modeling
- **[FlightGear](https://www.flightgear.org/)** - An open-source flight simulator for testing and educational purposes.
- **[X-Plane](https://www.x-plane.com/)** - A professional-grade flight simulator for designing and testing aircraft.
- **[Simulink Aerospace Blockset](https://www.mathworks.com/products/aerospace.html)** - A MATLAB/Simulink toolset for simulating aerospace systems.
- **[JSBSim](https://jsbsim.sourceforge.io/)** - An open-source flight dynamics model for aerospace simulation.
## Spacecraft Design and Orbital Mechanics
- **[GMAT (General Mission Analysis Tool)](https://gmat.gsfc.nasa.gov/)** - An open-source tool for space mission design and orbital mechanics.
- **[STK (Systems Tool Kit)](https://www.agi.com/products/stk)** - A commercial software for modeling and simulating space missions.
- **[OREKIT](https://www.orekit.org/)** - A Java library for orbital mechanics and spacecraft navigation.
- **[POLARIS](https://polaris.dreamchaser.space/)** - An open-source spacecraft mission planning tool.
## Propulsion Systems
- **[NASA CEA (Chemical Equilibrium with Applications)](https://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/CEAWeb/)** - A tool for modeling chemical propulsion systems.
- **[NPSS (Numerical Propulsion System Simulation)](https://www.npssconsortium.org/)** - A framework for simulating propulsion systems.
- **[RPA (Rocket Propulsion Analysis)](http://propulsion-analysis.com/)** - A tool for preliminary design of rocket engines.
- **[HOTSHOT](https://hotshot.jpl.nasa.gov/)** - A propulsion simulation tool developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
## Materials and Structures
- **[HyperSizer](https://hypersizer.com/)** - A tool for analyzing and optimizing composite aerospace structures.
- **[Ansys Composite PrepPost](https://www.ansys.com/)** - A tool for simulating composite material performance in aerospace designs.
- **[PyNASTRAN](https://pynastran.readthedocs.io/)** - A Python interface for analyzing finite element models in NASTRAN.
- **[LAMMPS](https://lammps.sandia.gov/)** - A molecular dynamics simulator for studying materials at the atomic level.
## Aerospace Software and Tools
- **[MATLAB Aerospace Toolbox](https://www.mathworks.com/products/aerospace.html)** - A toolbox for analyzing aerospace systems and vehicle dynamics.
- **[Kerbal Space Program (KSP)](https://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com/)** - A fun yet educational game for designing and flying spacecraft.
- **[OpenRocket](https://openrocket.info/)** - A tool for designing and simulating model rockets.
- **[Kerbal Wind Tunnel](https://github.com/evanlinde/kerbal-wind-tunnel)** - A wind tunnel simulator for Kerbal Space Program enthusiasts.
## Open Datasets
- **[NASA Earthdata](https://earthdata.nasa.gov/)** - Open datasets related to Earth and atmospheric science.
- **[OpenSky Network](https://opensky-network.org/)** - Open-access data for air traffic and aircraft tracking.
- **[Space-Track](https://www.space-track.org/)** - Orbital data for satellites and space debris tracking.
- **[AeroBench](http://aerobench.sourceforge.net/)** - A dataset of aerodynamic benchmarks for research and validation.
## Educational Resources
- **[MIT OpenCourseWare: Aerospace Engineering](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/aeronautics-and-astronautics/)** - Free course materials from MIT on aerospace topics.
- **[NASA Glenn Research Center Educational Materials](https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/education/educational_materials.html)** - Resources for aerospace education and outreach.
- **[Coursera: Introduction to Aerodynamics](https://www.coursera.org/learn/aerodynamics)** - A beginner-friendly course on aerodynamics.
- **[YouTube: Aerospace Engineering Channels](https://www.youtube.com/)** - Channels like [Scott Manley](https://www.youtube.com/user/szyzyg) and [NASA's YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/NASAtelevision).
## Community and Forums
- **[r/AerospaceEngineering](https://www.reddit.com/r/AerospaceEngineering/)** - A subreddit for discussing aerospace engineering topics.
- **[Airliners.net](https://www.airliners.net/)** - A community for aerospace enthusiasts and professionals.
- **[NASA Software Catalog](https://software.nasa.gov/)** - A catalog of free NASA-developed software.
- **[AIAA Forums](https://engage.aiaa.org/home)** - Discussion boards for aerospace professionals.
## Contribute
Contributions are welcome!
## License
[](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)