| Acronym | Meaning |
| MSDOS | Microsoft Disk Operating System |
| GDP | Ground Data Processor |
| BAM | Brooklyn Arts Museum |
| WWRP | World Weather Research Programme |
| NSRDS | National Standard Reference Data System |
| ACRS | Advisory Committee |
| GMU | Gyro Mechanical Unit |
| ACE | Alliance For Clean Energy |
| FS | Flight Segment |
| NASAO | National Association Of State Aeronautics And Organizations |