| Acronym | Meaning |
| DISN | Defense Information Systems Network |
| PSOS | Profiler Surface Observing System |
| IAEA | International Atomic Energy Agency |
| NCIS | Nadir Climate Interferometer Spectrometer |
| SAS | Small Astronomy Satellite |
| AFASE | Association For Applied Solar Energy |
| ACHEM | Atmospheric Chemistry Model |
| SUPERNET | Colorado-based State Network |
| FRC | Federal Radiation Council |
| NSG | Natural Systems Group |