Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Disciplines (hierarchy name)
4. disciplines (concept)
5. [science and related disciplines]
6. science (modern discipline)
7. engineering

Narrower term/s

• aeronautical engineering

Anotations

Scope note:

Branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rocket propulsion systems, and other equipment operating both within and beyond the earth's atmosphere.