| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACAP (ACAPS) | Advanced Computer For Array Processing |
| S/TM | Stratospheric/tropospheric Measurements |
| GWP | Global Warming Potential |
| IDA | Institute For Defense Analysis |
| OMO | Office Of Meteorological Observations |
| ONR/BO | Office Of Naval Research/Branch Office |
| ICWG | International Coordinating Working Group |
| APS | Axial Power Shape |
| PAGES | Past Global Changes |
| DMSP SPO | DMSP System Program Office |