Aerospace engineering

1. Sources for background information

For background information and fact-checking, look it up in a dictionary, encyclopedia or handbook.

• Aeronautical engineers’ data book (also available in print: TL570 M34 2002)
• Aerospace engineering desk reference, TL551 A47 2009
• AIAA aerospace design engineers guide (also available in print: TL551 A32 2003)
• The Cambridge aerospace dictionary (also available in print: TL509 G88 2009)
• Concise encyclopedia of aeronautics & space systems, TL509 C66 1993
• Dictionnaire technique de l’aéronautique : anglais-français, français-anglais = Technical dictionary of aeronautics : English-French, French-English, TL509 L33 2001
• Elements of space technology for aerospace engineers (also available in print: TL795 M48 1999)
• Encyclopedia of space science and technology
• Handbook of space technology
• An illustrated dictionary of aviation
• International reference guide to space launch systems, TL785.8 L3 I83 2004
• Metallic materials and elements for aerospace vehicle structures
• Spacecraft thermal control handbook. Volume I; Fundamental technologies
• Spacecraft thermal control handbook. Volume II, Cryogenics
• The standard handbook for aeronautical and astronautical engineers, TL509 S664 2003

2. Searching the library catalogue

Use the basic word(s) anywhere or advanced keyword search in the Library's Classic catalogue. You can search using words like - aerospace, engineering, engineer?, etc.

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3.1 Core databases for Aerospace

• Aerospace Database
  Covers aeronautics, astronautics and space sciences
• Compendex
  Covers all aspects of engineering
• Applied Science Full Text
  Covers scientific and technical publications, recommended for undergrads

3.2 Additional databases

• Scopus
  Multidisciplinary database, offers citation searching
• Web of Science
  Multidisciplinary database, offers citation search
• Materials Research Database

4. Selected internet sites

• Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  The world’s leading publisher in aerospace
• Canadian Space Agency
• CASI (Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute)
• NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics)
  Reports dating from 1917-1958 produced by the precursor to NASA
• NASA Technical Reports
  Access to NASA's current and historical technical literature, including conference papers, images, journal articles, meeting papers, patents, research reports, and technical videos
• Québec Aeronautical Industry Development Strategy | Stratégie de développement de l'industrie aéronautique québécoise

5. Other resources

• Aerospace Engineering at McGill
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• McGill Institute for Aerospace Engineering
• Patents Guide
• Standards Guide
• Technical Reports Guide