Aerostat

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.

2.NounA moored balloon flown in a semi-permanent manner, such as a border patrol monitoring balloon affixed at 18,000 feet (~6 km).

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