| Acronym | Meaning |
| PMS | Platform Management System |
| FIVRS | Financial Information Variance Reporting System |
| TRIP | Thunderstorm Research International Program |
| SDS | Scientific Data Systems |
| DOS | Department Of Space |
| EIS | Environmental Impact Statement |
| IT | Information Technology |
| MPD | Magnetospheric Particles Detectors |
| IRD | Instrument Requirement Document |
| YAG | Yttrium |