| Acronym | Meaning |
| ANTHEM | Plasma Simulation Code |
| AMS | American Mathematical Society |
| SAMS | Stratospheric And Mesospheric Sounder |
| DEWS | Doppler Electronic Weather Sensor |
| GRO | Global And Remote Observations Section |
| TASU | Time-alternating Space-uncentered |
| MVS/XA | Multiple Virtual Systems/Extended Architecture |
| APE | Action Plan Element |
| LBA/TRMM | Large Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment In Amazonia/Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission |
| TACAN | Tactical Air Navigation System |