| Acronym | Meaning |
| AURA | Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy |
| VISSR | Visible And Infrared Spin-Scan Radiometer |
| ETEC | Energy Technology Engineering Center |
| FPA | Focal Plane Assembly |
| AT | Antarctic Treaty |
| DBSS | Directed Balloon Sounding System |
| MVS | Multiple Virtual Storage |
| SSCE | Surface Ship Cloud Effects Project |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| BI | The Brookings Institution |