| Acronym | Meaning |
| IP | Internet Protocol |
| TRACE | Transport And Atmospheric Chemistry Near The Equator |
| MOM | Mission Operations Manager |
| BX | Base Exchange |
| ASDAR | Aircraft-to-Satellite Data Relay |
| UCARTS | UCAR Trade Secrets |
| EOS-A | First NPOP |
| NSS | Nodal Switching Subsystem |
| PACS | Pan-American Climate Studies |
| STSP | Solar Terrestrial Science Programme |