aerostation

American  

[air-uh-stey-shuhn] / ˌɛər əˈsteɪ ʃən /

noun

Aeronautics.

1. the science or art of operating aerostats.

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aerostation British  

/ ˈɛərəˌsteɪʃən /

noun

1. the science of operating lighter-than-air craft

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Etymology

Origin of aerostation

First recorded in 1775–85; aerostat + -ion

Example Sentences

The actual descent occupied nearly two hours, and affords a curious study in aerostation.

From The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation by Bacon, John Mackenzie

The young man had drawn from his great coat a voluminous portfolio; it was a work on aerostation.

From A Voyage in a Balloon (1852) by Verne, Jules

At the same time, he accomplished much in furthering and inciting experiment with dirigible airships, and he will always rank high among the pioneers of aerostation.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles

Once aerostation had been proved possible, many people began the construction of small balloons—the wholehole thing was regarded as a matter of spectacles and a form of amusement by the great majority.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles

We will conclude our work with a glance at aerostation as applied to warfare.

From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)