| Acronym | Meaning |
| PRCM | Paleoclimate Reconstructions Of Climate Modeling Observatory |
| AU | Astronomical Unit |
| BCL | Battelle Columbus Laboratory |
| OSD | Office Of Systems Development |
| AF&F | Arming |
| GRD | Geophysics Research Directorate |
| ARGOS | Data Collection And Location System |
| TAP IR | Reactive Gases |
| LAPS | Local Analysis And Prediction System |
| ACR | Active Cavity Radiometer |