| Acronym | Meaning |
| NAO | North American Oscillation |
| AFNE | American For Nuclear Energy |
| MAPS | Multiple Aircraft Positioning System |
| IR&D | Internal Research And Development |
| ESG | Empirical Study Group |
| MFENET | National Magnetic Fusion Energy Network |
| VOR | VHF Omnidirectional Range |
| ARPA | Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| USAF | United States Air Force |
| CAMAC | Computer-automated Measurement And Control |