| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESD | Electronic System Division |
| AIMS | Advanced Information Management Systems |
| INQUA | International Quaternary Research Association Or International Association On Quaternary Research |
| 3CPO | Cloud Chemistry And Cloud Physics Organization |
| IRAS | Infrared Astronomical Satellite |
| CAP | Corporate Affiliates Program |
| GCCDF | Generic Control Center Development Facility |
| BITNET | Because It's Time Network |
| IPC | Institute Of Paper Chemistry |
| ECAO | Environmental Criteria And Assessment Office |