Aerospace and Space Sciences
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Introduction
Aerospace and Space Sciences covers not so much a single discipline, but rather is a conglomeration of disciplines which are brought together to support research and development efforts as they relate to space exploration and technology. As noted in the Reader’s Guide to the History of Science, “Although there are academic departments, institutes, and high level advisory committees incorporating the name in their title, space science does not exist as a distinct discipline, but rather as a locus of activity for a wide range of specialties – from orbit theory and rocketry engineering, to environmental science, physics, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, and astronomy.” Other disciplines include engineering and it’s many sub-disciplines, astrophysics, biology, space medicine, robotics, atmospheric sciences, optics, earth sciences and its sub-disciplines and others.
These disciplines support ongoing research into the development of space craft and other technologies that support the ability for humans to live and work in space as well as ongoing scientific research that support advances in medicine; and technology for improving life on earth. Aerospace and space technology has not only allowed scientists a greater view of the universe at large, but has also allowed scientists and engineers a greater understanding of our own planet and the world around us. Work in the aerospace and space sciences today is carried on by a variety of government, academic, and private organizations that come together to share knowledge and research.
Due to the many disciplines and sub-disciplines that form the core of the aerospace and space sciences, it would be impossible to include every facet and area of research. This guide is meant as a general guide and starting point for the aerospace and space sciences and would be useful for students, science and engineering professionals and information professionals.
References:
Space Science. (2000). In Reader’s Guide to the History of Science. London: Routledge. Retrieved August 22, 2009, from http://www.credoreference.com.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/entry/routhistscience/space_science
Classification
Library of Congress Subject Headings
The Library of Congress Subject Heading for Aerospace and Space Sciences is Space sciences. Narrower terms include Astronautics, Cosmic physics, Cosmochemistry, Ether (Space), Extraterrestrial anthropology, Outer Space, Space and time, Space astronomy, Space biology, Space medicine, and Space optics. Astronomy is listed as a related term. Space sciences can also be sub-divided using both subject and geographic terms.
Library of Congress Classification Numbers
The primary classification numbers used for the Aerospace and Space Sciences are
TL1-4050 Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
TL500-777 Aeronautics. Aeronautical engineering
TL780-785.8 Rocket propulsion. Rockets
TL787-4050 Astronautics. Space travel
However, due to the wide variety of disciplines that make up the Aerospace and Space Sciences, additional classification numbers may include:
TA168 Systems engineering
TA170-171 Environmental engineering
TA174 Engineering design
TA213-215 Engineering machinery, tools, and implements
TA329-348 Engineering mathematics. Engineering analysis
TA349-359 Mechanics of engineering. Applied mechanics
TA365-367 Acoustics in engineering. Acoustical engineering
TA1001-1280 Transportation engineering
TA1501-1820 Applied optics. Photonics
TA2001-2040 Plasma engineering. Applied plasma dynamics
TJ1-1570 Mechanical engineering and machinery
TK1-9971 Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering
TP267.5-301 Explosives and pyrotechnics
TP315-360 Fuel
QA – Mathematics
QB – Astronomy
QC – Physics
QD – Chemistry
QE500-639.5 Dynamic and structural geology
Dewey Decimal Numbers
000 Computer science, knowledge & systems
004 Data processing & computer science
005 Computer programming, programs & data
006 Special computer methods
500 Natural sciences & mathematics
510 Mathematics
520 Astronomy & allied sciences
522 Techniques, equipment & materials
530 Physics
550 Earth sciences
600 Technology
620 Engineering & allied operations
621 Applied physics
624 Civil engineering
629 Other branches of engineering
660 Chemical engineering
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This subject resource guide is available courtesy of Jennifer Doherty © 2009. She can be contacted at jenniferadoherty@yahoo.com.
