| Acronym | Meaning |
| BCS | Boeing Computer Services |
| DFVLR | Deutsche Forschungs-und Versuchanstalt F?r Luft-und Raumfahrt E.V. |
| HPA | High Power Amplifier |
| BCWS | Budgeted Cost For Work Scheduled |
| AVE | Atmospheric Variability Experiment |
| AIS | Accumulator Injection System |
| ATC | Air Traffic Control |
| TCI | Tropical Cyclone Initiation |
| CCB | Configuration Control Board |
| CAS | Committee On Atmospheric Sciences |