| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPEC | Scientific Programs Evaluation Committee |
| ELDORA/ASTERIX | France-United States Collaborative Development Of The ELDORA |
| SPC | Small Particle Count (or Counter) |
| POGO | Polar Orbiting Geophysical Observatory |
| IMAGES | Intermediate Model For The Annual And Global Evolution Of Interactive Systems |
| ESIS | Earth Science Information System |
| OAR | Office Of Aerospace Research |
| CCB | Configuration Control Board |
| EG&G | Inc. |
| EH | Assistant Secretary For Environment |