| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACC | Antarctic Circumpolar Current |
| LDS | Lightning Detection System |
| SICIMS | Selected Iron Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (or Spectrometer |
| ICWWP | Interagency Committee For World Weather Programs |
| FASE | Foundation For Advancement In Science And Education |
| ASPA | American Society Of Public Administration |
| CAPS | Center For The Analysis And Prediction Of Storms |
| MFE/MAGNOLIA | Magnetic Field Explorer/Magnolia Mission |
| MTEM | Magnetosphere-Thermosphere Explorer Mission |
| ICJOB | IBM-to-Cray Interactive Interface |