| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAE | Computer Aided Engineering |
| MPOA | Multi-Protocol Over ATM |
| HARVARD | Harvard/Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics |
| GISMOS | Global Incoherent Scatter Measurements Of Substorms |
| RFC | River Forecast Center |
| LBN | Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| AXBT | Expendable Bathythermographs Air Dropped Temperature Device |
| ESA | Engineering Support Activity |
| CAP | Civil Air Patrol |