SAE International Journal of Aerospace

Aims & Scope

The SAE International Journal of Aerospace is the preeminent source for peer-reviewed, cutting-edge engineering research within the aerospace industry.

The Journal is an essential resource for anyone in academia, industry, or government seeking the latest studies and technology in aerospace engineering.

In addition to being identified as some of the best published technical articles on current technology, the Journal archives historic findings and illuminates the future of aerospace engineering and how we plan to get there.

The Journal covers a range of subject areas, including propulsion, safety and reliability, software, systems, rotorcraft, maintenance, and general aviation.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.290

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16971

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	56

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Real Time Pose Control of an Industrial Robotic System for Machining of Large Scale Components in Aerospace Industry Using Laser Tracker System

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Christian, Hans Christian, Philip, Christian, Simon, Jörg, Wolfgang

• Automated In-Process Inspection System for AFP Machines

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Joshua, Todd, Michael

• Shear Driven Droplet Shedding on Surfaces with Various Wettabilities

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Sara, Morteza, Mehdi, Moussa, Ali

• Trade Studies for NASA N3-X Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion System Electrical Power System Architecture

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Michael J., Christine A. H., Mark J., Kaushik

• Applied Accurate Robotic Drilling for Aircraft Fuselage

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Russell, Todd

• Improving AFP Cell Performance

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Todd, Justin, Mike, Joshua

• High-Accuracy Robotic Drilling/Milling of 737 Inboard Flaps

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Russell

• Powder Reuse and Its Effects on Laser Based Powder Fusion Additive Manufactured Alloy 718

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Brian A.

• Expanding the Use of Robotics in Airframe Assembly Via Accurate Robot Technology

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Russell

• Propulsion System Component Considerations for NASA N3-X Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion System

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Michael J., Christine A. H., Mark J., Kaushik

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