| Acronym | Meaning |
| GRD | Geophysics Research Directorate |
| LOTUS | Lower Thermosphere And Upper Stratosphere |
| GBYTE | Gigabyte (109) |
| GED | Global Ecosystem Dynamics |
| SPTVAR | Special Purpose Test Vehicle For Atmospheric Research |
| ICDM | International Commission On Dynamic Meteorology |
| ALOHA | Airborne Lidar Observations And Hawaiian Airglow |
| RPS | Routine Product Set |
| IRAS | Infrared Astronomical Satellite |
| FASE | Foundation For Advancement In Science And Education |