| Acronym | Meaning |
| LIMS | Limb Infrared Monitor Of The Statosphere |
| FT | Forward-in-time |
| STA | System Technology Associates |
| SPAN | Space Physics Analysis Network |
| AIRAPT | International Association For Research On High Pressure Science & Technology |
| MELTER | Mesosphere/ Lower Thermosphere Explorer |
| PIN | Power Input |
| CAS | Chemical Abstract Service |
| ARG | Accident Response Group |
| NTSC | National Television System Committee |