| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATC | Adiabatic Toroidal Compressor |
| SSBLIM | Snow Shading Boundary Layer Interaction Measurement |
| STA | System Technology Associates |
| AFM | Atomic Force Microscopy |
| LSI | Lunar Science Institute |
| ETIP | Experimental Technology Incentive Program |
| WORMTOMS | WORM To Mass Storage System |
| MPA | Maintenance Purchase Award |
| ORD | Office Of Research And Development |
| DECNET | Digital Equipment Corporation Network |