| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOARS | Significant Opportunities In Atmospheric Research And Science |
| MMI | Man-made Interface |
| PB | Product Of Polarization And Brightness |
| EV | Earned Value |
| CAP | Corporate Affiliates Program |
| AO | Administrative Order |
| BNSC | British National Space Centre |
| AWU | Atomic Weight Unit |
| SPTVAR | Special Purpose Test Vehicle For Atmospheric Research |
| WORD | Web Outreach Redesign And Development |