The total number of scientific publications in Aerospace Engineering in Canada has shown variability over the years. Actual data from 2013 to 2023 highlight fluctuations with major increases in 2014 (16.36%), 2016 (15.46%), and 2019 (10.31%), countered by significant drops in 2015 (-10.38%) and 2021 (-13.71%). As of 2023, the value stands at 229.68 publications, showing a slight year-on-year increase of 1.17%. The recent five-year CAGR registers at a moderate 1.31%, demonstrating a phase of growth. Forecasted values indicate a steady rise, culminating at 241.04 publications in 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.75% and a 5-year growth rate of 3.81%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Emerging aerospace technologies and increasing collaboration between Canadian universities and global research institutions.
- Government and industry funding changes that can impact research volume.
- The role of interdisciplinary research and its influence on aerospace engineering publications.