| Acronym | Meaning |
| SYNOPS | Synoptic Ocean Prediction Study |
| NEXUS | Navaid-based Upper- Air Sounding System |
| DMS | Data Management System |
| EGSE | Electronic Ground Support Equipment |
| UTC | Universal Time Coordinate Or Coordinated Universal Time |
| LTV | Ling-Temco-Vaught Inc. |
| ANI | Authorized Nuclear Inspector |
| IOC | Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission |
| OSO | Office Of Space Operations |
| MEFENET | Department Of Energy Network |