Cranfield Libraries: Propulsion: Top recommended resources

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AIAA Aerospace Research Central
AIAA articles and papers. Full text: meeting papers 1963 - current, journal articles 2007 - current. For earlier content, please check hard copy in the Kings Norton Library.
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ESDU
Validated engineering methods, data, principles, worked examples, programs, and equations on aerospace, process, structural, and mechanical engineering topics.
ASME Digital Collection
Access papers published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Full text: all ASME journals since 1960, and all conference proceedings from 2008 onwards.
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Searchable database of NASA's scientific and technical literature, including research reports, journal articles, conference and meeting papers, mission-related operational documents, and preliminary data. Many available in full text.
SAE Mobilus - Academic
Access all SAE Standards, all SAE International Journals, SAE Magazines, and SAE EDGE reports. Also includes every SAE Technical Paper published since 1906.
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SAE Aerospace Standards and Materials Specifications
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