| Acronym | Meaning |
| IAU | International Astronomical Union |
| AFOE | Advanced Fiber Optic Echelle |
| PAN-CIMS | PAN Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer |
| RDF | Radio Direction Finding |
| AWSE | Australian Winter Storm Experiment |
| BUS | Business Operations |
| NSIDC | National Snow And Ice Data Center |
| EAG | Environmental Assessments Group |
| DRM | Design Reference Mission |
| SPEC | Scientific Programs Evaluation Committee |