| Acronym | Meaning |
| FMECA | Failure Modes Effects And Critical Analysis |
| ARPA | Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| DMMR | Distributed-Memory Microprocessor Systems |
| ABL | Airborne Laser |
| VLF | Very Low Frequency |
| LCM | Large Core Memory |
| CA | Citizen Act |
| IRIG | Inter-range Instrumentation Group |
| MPA | Maintenance Purchase Award |
| ALAPCO | Association Of Local Air Pollution Control Officials |