| Acronym | Meaning |
| LIDAR | Light Detection And Ranging Instrument |
| FRMAC | Federal Radiological Monitoring And Assessment Center |
| APAS | Astrophysical |
| BCD | Barcode Decal |
| UGV | Unmanned Ground Vehicles |
| MCC | Mesoscale Convective Complex |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| SDS | Scientific Data Systems |
| IWGMFS | International Working Group On Magnetic Field Satellites |