| Acronym | Meaning |
| AFM | Atomic Force Microscopy |
| DME | Distance-measuring Equipment |
| DCF | Data Capture Facility |
| R | Roentger |
| DLR | Deutsche Zentrum Fur Luft-und Raumfarht |
| ITWS | Integrated Terminal Weather System |
| MODAC | Meteorological Observation And Data Assimilation Center |
| GMD-1 | N/A |
| MEGAN | Model Of The Exchange Of Gases Between The Atmosphere And Nature |
| FORGE | Funds For Overseas Research Grants For Education |