| Acronym | Meaning |
| DAC | Director's Advisory Committee |
| FSS | Facilities Support Services |
| IV&V | Independent Verification And Validation |
| HIGH-SLIP | Or High Slip |
| S&T | Science And Technology |
| ISTS | Institute For Space And Terrestrial Science |
| NDARB | North Dakota Atmospheric Resources Board |
| JPL | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| ADAAC | EOS Program |
| AAA | American Arbitration Association |