| Acronym | Meaning |
| AMSR | Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer |
| AALC | Amphibious Assault Landing Craft |
| MOA | Memorandum Of Agreement |
| VOR | VHF Omnidirectional Range |
| RPM | Radiation And Particles Measurement |
| RFP | Request For Proposal |
| PAGE | Program For The Advancement Of Geoscience Education |
| ADPE | Automatic Data Processing Equipment Or ADP Equipment |
| FP | Plasma Frequency |
| LF | Low Frequency |