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Specialties of Aerospace Technology
(AST)
and
Appropriate Fields of Study
The descriptions represent NASA's work and requirements as of the date of this publication, but due to the rapidly changing frontiers of aerospace technology they are subject to change.
Space Sciences (NCC* 701)
Type
of Work
This includes positions engaged in the study of (1) the Earth and
planetary atmospheres and ionospheres; (2) fields and particles
in the interplanetary space environment; (3) the sun and extrasolar
objects, and radiation emitted by them; (4) the chemical,
physical and morphologic properties of moons, planetary bodies
and other solid materials in the solar system and of samples
therefrom; (5) data obtained from the above investigations;
and, (6) development of instrumentation for these purposes. The
following specializations are included in this group:
Atmospheres and Ionospheres - Fields and Particles Stellar Studies - Planetary Studies - Solar Studies
Appropriate
Fields of Study
Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of
undergraduate education only:
Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Earth and Planetary Science, Electrical Engineering (except power), Electronics Engineering, Optical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Space Science. Other appropriate physical science, mathematics or engineering fields are qualifying if the major includes or is supplemented by one Physics or Engineering lab in: Electronics, Optics, Materials, Vibration, High Vacuum Theory, Heat Transfer or comparable field relating to aerospace instrumentation.
Earth Sciences (NCC 702)
Type
of Work
This includes positions that are involved in such activities as
development of future remote sensing missions and aircraft
experiments: defining new or modifying existing aerospace sensing
instrumentation that is used in obtaining data on characteristics
and phenomena of the Earth and its atmosphere; as well as
utilization and operational control of such instrumentation;
analysis, interpretation and application of data obtained through
remote sensing in the biological and physical science
disciplines. The following specializations are included in this
group:
Earth Sciences Remote Sensing - Climate and Radiation Studies- Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics -Global Ecology Studies - Atmospheric Measurements Applications Data Management - Science Missions
Appropriate
Fields of Study
Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of
undergraduate education only:
Any appropriate field of engineering, physical or computer science or mathematics. Study must include or be supplemented by six semester hours or the equivalent in appropriate life or other natural science courses, and include or be supplemented by at least two courses which would provide knowledge of subjects appropriate to the vacancy being filled.
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