| Acronym | Meaning |
| AEGIS | Atmosphere Ecosystem Gas Interchange Study |
| EDS | Electronic Data Systems |
| ULTRIX | UNIX-based Operating System For Digital Equipment Corporation Computers |
| DPMB | Defense Programs Management Board |
| DAESRA | Denver Area Employees Service And Recreation Association |
| IATO | Independent Acceptance Test Organization |
| MD | Modernization Division |
| AFR | Audit Finding Report |
| M-UCSD | University Of California At San Diego |
| LOHSS | Local Hardware And Software Systems |