| Acronym | Meaning |
| MOVIE.BYU | Colored Movie Software Produced By Brigham Young University |
| IUPAP | International Union Of Pure And Applied Physics |
| BCWP | Budgeted Cost For Work Performed |
| ERTS | Earth Resources Technology Satellite |
| LTV | Ling-Temco-Vaught Inc. |
| ALAPCO | Association Of Local Air Pollution Control Officials |
| SPEC | Scientific Programs Evaluation Committee |
| HPA | High Power Amplifier |
| ADI | Air Defense Initiative |
| SIM | Solar Interplanetary Model |