stationkeeping

English

Etymology

station +‎ keeping

Noun

stationkeeping (uncountable)

  1. (nautical) The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.
  2. (aviation) The flying of aircraft in formation.
    • 1974, United States Army Aviation Digest, volume 20, page 15:
      If you are using the night vision goggles they can aid in formation flight/stationkeeping.
  3. (by extension) The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.
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