| Acronym | Meaning |
| SLATT | Stratospheric Latitudinal And Temporal Trends (exchange Committee) |
| DNO | Do Not Operate |
| ASL | Atmospheric Science Laboratory |
| IFOV | Instantaneous Field Of View |
| ARRL | Amateur Radio Relay League |
| THERMEX | Thermal Wave Experiment |
| SSC'S | Sudden Storm Commencements |
| EHF | Extremely High Frequency |
| NSBF | National Scientific Balloon Facility |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |