| Acronym | Meaning |
| OBC | Onboard Computer |
| HIAPER | High-Performance Instrumented Airborne Platform For Environmental Research |
| AL/SPD | AL Special Programs Division |
| AFOE | Advanced Fiber Optic Echelle |
| ATR | Alliance For Transportation Research |
| AIS | Affiliate And Immigration Services |
| EMAD | Equatorial Middle Atmosphere Dynamics |
| SDSD | Satellite Data Services Division |
| LAOL | Los Alamos Opacity Library |
| VSP | Visiting Scientist Programs |