| Acronym | Meaning |
| NIES | National Institute Of Environmental Science |
| NDC | National Data Center |
| CDCR | Concept Design And Cost Review |
| DOELAP | DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program |
| LOD2 | Lightweight Omega Digital Dropwindsonde |
| SOO | Science And Operations Officer |
| EMEP | European Model And Evaluation Program |
| PPS-PODS | Precise Position System- Precise Orbit Determination System |
| BSR | Bus Select Relay |
| TIPIC | Transformation D'Idees En Produits Industrialisables Et Commercialisables |