| Acronym | Meaning |
| AFCSA/CC | Commander |
| PMR | Pressure Modulator Radiometer |
| GEWEX | Continental-Scale Project |
| DAB | Defense Acquisition Board |
| LDS | Linear Depolarization Ratio |
| GLGS | GOES Local Groundstation System |
| ATR | Attenuated Total Reflection |
| ANS | Advanced Neutron Source |
| AREAL | Atmospheric Research And Exposure Assessment Lab |
| MFE/MAGNOLIA | Magnetic Field Explorer/Magnolia Mission |