| Acronym | Meaning |
| IUE | International Ultraviolet Explorer |
| ULAFOS | UCAR And Lower Atmospheric Facilities Oversight Section |
| AVHRR | Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer |
| OMB | Office Of Management And Budget |
| UTC | United Technology Center |
| ETAG | Educational Technologies Assistance Group |
| AFNB | US Air Force Scientific Advisory Board |
| ASROC | Antisubmarine Rocket |
| ATC | Air Traffic Control |
| ISF | In-Situ Sensing Facility |