| Acronym | Meaning |
| AMAD | Activity-median Aerodynamic Diameter |
| NT | The Nanotesler (nT) |
| TIP | TIROS Information Processor |
| ATS | Application Technology Satellite |
| FPPS | Flight Plan Processing System |
| MAPS | Millions Of Actions Per Second |
| SMG | Scientific And Management Group |
| RDF | Radio Direction Finding |
| LTER | Long Term Ecological Research |
| DNO | Do Not Operate |