| Acronym | Meaning |
| OGO | Orbiting Geophysical Observatory |
| CAD/CAM | Computer-design/computer-aided Manufacturing |
| IDCS | Image-dissector Camera System |
| LOWL | Low Degree Oscillations Experiment |
| ESN | ECS Science Network |
| MAG | Magnetosphere Currents/Fields |
| TDL | Techniques Development Lab |
| SOFAR | Sound |
| NETCDF | Network Common Data Form |
| BCD | Barcode Decal |