| Acronym | Meaning |
| MSCP | Mass Store Control Processor |
| ARCAS | All-purpose Rocket For The Collection Of Atmospheric Soundings |
| RGSP | Review Of Geophysics And Space Physics |
| AAR | Affirmative Action Representative |
| ATC | Adiabatic Toroidal Compressor |
| TRIP | Thunderstorm Research International Program |
| GEIA | Global Emissions Inventory Activity |
| SBUV | Solar Backscatter Ultrav Iolet |
| AE | Architect/engineer |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |