| Acronym | Meaning |
| UIL | Upper Interval Limit |
| AL/KAO | AL Kirtland Area Office |
| IAA | International Academy Of Astronautics |
| AI&O | Annual Inspection And Overhaul |
| UTC | United Technology Center |
| FLTOP | Federal Lease To Ownership Program |
| ARM-CART | Atmospheric Radiation Measurement-Clouds And Radiation Testband |
| ITOS | Improved Tiros Operational Satellite |
| ASSIST | ADPE System Sizing Tool |
| OGO | Orbiting Geophysical Observatory |