Aerospace vs. Avionics

Aerospacenoun

The atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it.

Avionicsnoun

(aviation) The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.

Aerospacenoun

The industry concerned with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.

Avionicsnoun

(aviation) The devices used in avionics.

Aerospaceadjective

Of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space.

Avionicsnoun

science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics;

‘avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program’;

Aerospaceadjective

Of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.

Avionics

Avionics (a portmanteau of aviation and electronics) are the electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft. Avionic systems include communications, navigation, the display and management of multiple systems, and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to perform individual functions.

Aerospacenoun

the atmosphere and outer space considered together or as a whole.

Aerospacenoun

the sector of industry that designs and builds aircraft, rockets, missiles, and devices or vehicles intended to operate in outer space.

Aerospaceadjective

of or pertaining to aerospace in either sense.

Aerospacenoun

the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole

Aerospace

Aerospace is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications.