| Acronym | Meaning |
| DMA | Directory Of Military Application |
| ASC | Advanced Science Computer |
| AAP | Aviation Applications Program |
| NSTS | National Space Transportation System |
| EM | Engineering Model |
| MPS | Mesoscale Prediction Section |
| VAFB | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| DAC | Douglas Aircraft Corporation |
| ASRF | Advanced Size Reduction Facility |
| AL | Authorized Leave With Pay |