| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRICP | International Research Center For Climate Prediction |
| UQAM | Universite De Quebec A Montreal |
| HOL | Higher Order Language |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| FNOC | Fleet Numerical Operations Center |
| ARES | Advanced Reentry System |
| JVNTSC | John Volpe National Transportation Systems Center |
| HB | Hard Black |
| FT | Fourier Tachometer |
| SBUV | Solar Backscatter Ultrav Iolet |