| Acronym | Meaning |
| EOSAT | Earth Observation Satellite Company |
| DCA | Data Collection Assignment |
| RDAM | Radar Data Access And Management Format |
| DIC | Defense Intelligence College |
| IR&D | Internal Research And Development |
| HIS | High-resolution Infrared Sounder |
| ERDC | Exploratory Research And Development Center |
| ESU | Electrostatic Unit |
| IOC | Initial Operating Capability |
| GED | Global Ecosystem Dynamics |