| Acronym | Meaning |
| HSI | High-speed Interferometer |
| SDVR | Single-Doppler Velocity Retrieval |
| DASC | Defense Logistics Agency Administrative Support Center |
| MSDOS | Microsoft Disk Operating System |
| ESA | Endangered Species Act |
| NOZE | National Ozone Expedition |
| STSP | Solar Terrestrial Science Programme |
| CBSS | Change Board Support System |
| CCB | Change Control Board |
| JICA | Japan International Development Agency |