| Acronym | Meaning |
| GOSIP | Government Open Systems Interconnect Protocol |
| MRN | Meteorological Rocket Network |
| ASI | Advanced Simulation Initiative |
| DTC | Developmental Testbed Center |
| BCWP | Budgeted Cost For Work Performed |
| FMFIA | Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act |
| DISN | Defense Information Systems Network |
| MO&DSD | Mission Operations And Data Systems Directorate |
| OBS | Organizational Breakdown Structure |
| APEX | Acid Precipitation Experiment |