| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPTVAR | Special Purpose Test Vehicle For Atmospheric Research |
| ICJOB | IBM-to-Cray Interactive Interface |
| FIFE | First ISLSCP Field Experiment |
| PMS | Platform Management System |
| ARL | Army Research Laboratory |
| FTSC | FSL Technical Steering Committee |
| SVHS | Super Video-home System |
| OMR | Optical Mark Reader |
| IP | Internet Protocol |
| LASERS | Learning About Science Easily And Readily |