| Acronym | Meaning |
| EMI | Electomagnetic Interference |
| EGS | European Geophysical Society |
| TCAS-II | Traffic Alert And Collision Avoidance System |
| LAGEOS | Laser Geodynamics Satellite |
| BPI | Budget |
| DSDP | Deep Sea Drilling Project |
| UCAID | University Corporation For Advanced Internet Development |
| DAWG | Data Assimilation Working Group |
| DOMSAT | Domestic Satellite |
| AL/KAO | AL Kirtland Area Office |