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
- (aviation) The flying of aircraft in formation.
- (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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