| Acronym | Meaning |
| NASAO | National Association Of State Aeronautics And Organizations |
| ESNET | Energy Sciences Network |
| HEAO | High Energy Astronomy Observatory |
| GAMP | Global Atmospheric Measurements Program |
| TIAA | Teachers Insurance And Annuity Association |
| KP | Geomagnetic Planetary Index |
| VIP | Versatile Information Processing |
| EAC | Estimated Cost At Completion |
| ACR | Air Conditioner |
| ANACONDA | Intense Electron Beam Accelerator |