| Acronym | Meaning |
| GM | General Motors |
| FASCODE | Fast Atmosphere Signature Code |
| RFT | Reverse-flow Thermometer |
| DMI | Danish Meteorological Institute |
| DECU | Developmental & Educational Communications Unit |
| IRD | Instrument Requirement Document |
| NIAR | National Institute For Atmospheric Research |
| CCB | Change Control Board |
| AEGIS | Atmosphere Ecosystem Gas Interchange Study |
| PSC | Geomagnetic Pulsation |