| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISAS | Institute Of Space And Astronautical Science |
| WAN | Wide Area Network |
| CART | Cloud And Radiation Testbed |
| DDE | Dynamic (or Direct) Data Exchange |
| DDC | Defense Documentation Center |
| GCTM | Global Chemical Transport Model |
| UHF | Ultra-high Frequency |
| RSF | Remote Sensing Facility |
| ANS | Advanced Neutron Source |
| PROM | Programmable Read-Only Memory |