| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESCP | Earth Sciences Curriculum Project |
| PC | Continuous Pulsations |
| JICA | Japan International Development Agency |
| HIMSS | High Resolution Microwave Spectrometer Sounder |
| ACN AWIPS | Communication Network |
| GRID | Graphical Interactive Display |
| GTE/TRACE | Global Tropospheric Experiment/Transport And Atmospheric Chemistry Near The Equator |
| GRAF | Gridded Representation Of Analyses And Forecasts |
| DRM | Design Reference Mission |
| BPSG | Budget Planning And Systems Group |