| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPH | Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics |
| AIAA | American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronautics |
| LASCO | Large Angle Spectrometric Coronograph |
| LPV | Long Period Variable |
| PVO | Pioneer Venus Orbiter / Protivo-Vosdushniya Oborona |
| PI | Principal Investigator |
| GMS | Geostationary Meterological Satellite |
| NERVA | Nuclear Engine For Rocket Vehicle Application |
| RF | Radio Frequency |
| BAE | British Aerospace |