| Acronym | Meaning |
| MRN | Meteorological Rocket Network |
| NOAO | National Optical Astronomy Observatories |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| AMSOC | American Miscellaneous Society |
| (AA3) | Accident Analysis Computer Program |
| IHOP | International H2O Project |
| INSU | National Institute For Sciences Of The Universe |
| WATOX | Western Atlantic Ocean Experiment |
| AMTS | Advanced Moisture And Temperature Sounder |
| CAM | Cost Account Manager |