| Acronym | Meaning |
| RA | Radio Antenna |
| AQD | Atmospheric Quality Division |
| AN/FPQ-6 | AN/GSN |
| RDC | Regional Data Center |
| GCTE | Global Change And Terrestrial Ecosystems |
| ETCO | External Tanks Corporation |
| PPI | Plan-postition Indicator |
| IRAS | Infrared Astronomical Satellite |
| DLR | Deutsche Zentrum Fur Luft-und Raumfarht |
| QC | Quality Control |