stationkeeping en · NOUN
Etymology
From station + keeping.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.
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(uncountable) The flying of aircraft in formation.
If you are using the night vision goggles they can aid in formation flight/stationkeeping.
1974, United States Army Aviation Digest, volume 20, page 15:
- (broadly, uncountable) The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.