| Acronym | Meaning |
| MASSCOMP | Massachusetts Computer Corporation |
| NMIMT | New Mexico Institute Of Mining & Technology |
| FPPS | Flight Plan Processing System |
| MRIR | Medium Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| STA | System Technology Associates |
| NBDRC | New Building Design Review Committee |
| GLWQA | Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement |
| BNSC | British National Space Centre |
| SERP | Strategic Environmental Research Program |
| RV | Research Vessel |