noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy. uncountable
2. 2
   The flying of aircraft in formation. uncountable

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

3. 3
   The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot. broadly, uncountable

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

From station + keeping.

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