Featuring outstanding depth of coverage, this book is destined to become a standard reference on the desks of engineering professionals worldwide. The book presents a summary of the state-of-the-art in the field as well as interpretations of current and future trends. Organized by subject, each section provides important concept statements, definitions, design and analysis approaches, procedures, and methodologies. The unparalleled range of topics includes aerodynamics, sensors and actuators, aircraft design and control, spacecraft (including launch vehicles and satellites), airports, the role of aerospace engineering in automobile design, nautical systems, and more.