Aerostatics

Aerostatics is the study of gases that are not in motion. The study of gases in motion is called aerodynamics. It is a part of fluid statics.

An aerostat is a lighter than air craft, such as an airship or balloon, which uses the principles of aerostatics to float.

Fields of study 
 Atmospheric pressure fluctuation
 Composition of mountain air
 Cross-section of the atmosphere
 Gas density
 Gas diffusion in soil
 Gas pressure
 Kinetic theory of gases
 Partial pressures in gas mixtures
 Pressure measurement

Category:Aerospace engineering
Category:Fluid mechanics