ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Stationkeeping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Stationkeeping is a noun meaning (nautical) The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.

Meaning

(nautical) The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.

More Meanings

  1. (aviation) The flying of aircraft in formation.
  2. (by extension) The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.

Example Sentences

If you are using the night vision goggles they can aid in formation flight/stationkeeping.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stay, storeship, storekeeping, stade, stowage, station.

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