| Acronym | Meaning |
| GLRS | Geodynamics (or Geoscience) Laser Ranging System |
| PDT | Product Development Team |
| ACDWG | Atmospheric Center Of Data Working Group |
| CADRE | Center For Analysis Of The Dynamics Of Regional Ecosystems |
| NERC | National Environment Research Council |
| API | Axial Power Indicator |
| MW | Microwave |
| IDCS | Image-dissector Camera System |
| DISA | Defense Information Systems Agency |
| TSAO | Tropical Semiannual Oscillation |