| Acronym | Meaning |
| DLS | Dynamic Limb Sounder |
| PEL | Photo-electron Layer |
| FLMPA | Federal Land Management Policy Act |
| GAU | General Accounting Unit |
| USDI | United States Department Of Interior |
| BNWL | Battelle Northwest Laboratory |
| EOPM | Electro-optic Phase Modulated |
| SERON | Southeastern Regional Oxidant Network Program |
| WSP | Winter Storm Program |
| MRF | Meteorological Rocket Facility |