| Acronym | Meaning |
| BLIP | Boundary Layer Instrument Package |
| ESSCO | Electronic Space Systems Corporation |
| FP | Plasma Frequency |
| MTM | Mechanical Test Model |
| NPG | Naval Proving Ground |
| HMES | Hough Mode Extensions |
| AICC | Adiabatic Isochoric Complete Combustion |
| WACCM | Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model |
| AFAP | Artillery-fired Atomic Projectile |
| PPU | Peripheral Processor Unit |