| Acronym | Meaning |
| LRE | Latest Revised Estimate |
| MODE | MODE In Cospar Papers |
| STRATCOM | Stratospheric Composition Experiment |
| DAF | Data Acquisition Facility |
| NLDS | National Lightning Detection System |
| LT | Local Time |
| ELP | Emission Line Polarimeter |
| LOWL | Low Degree Oscillations Experiment |
| OUASS | Omega Upper Atmospheric Sounding Systems |
| ACEC | American Consulting Engineers Council |