Why does NASA study aeronautics?
NASA scientists and engineers work together with other researchers from several universities and aerospace companies to learn how to design better airplanes. What does this mean to the general public? Improved or more modern airplanes are easier to maintain, cost less to operate (which means a cheaper ticket for the passengers aboard), are safer to fly, and are better for the environment. NASA focuses on several areas including weather-related safety, aging airplanes, advanced structures and engines for airplane design, air traffic control, helicopters, airport and supersonic engine noise reduction, turbulence prediction, and the human factor.
