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

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

The fact was that at this time the prevailing fear in France was, that Great Britain should bear off all the honours and profits of aerostation before any of these had been won by France.

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

"Then what in the name of aerostation do you mean by saying that there were three persons on board?" shouted Mr. Stubbs.

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest

M. on Achilles and the tortoise, 186. —— on aerostation, 317. —— on alarm, 151.

From Notes and Queries, Index of Volume 2, May-December, 1850 A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc. by Various