| Acronym | Meaning |
| PEM | Pacific Exploratory Mission |
| RDAS | Reflectivity Data Acquisition System |
| AEGIS | Atmosphere Ecosystem Gas Interchange Study |
| ACBM | Asbestos-containing Building Material |
| OTA | Office Of Technology Assessment |
| ICAR | International Cooperation In Aviation Research |
| ITIR | Intermediate Thermal Infrared Radiometer |
| D/L | Downlink |
| NAPP | National Aerial Photography Program |
| GCM | Global Change Model |