| Acronym | Meaning |
| ERDC | Exploratory Research And Development Center |
| ASASP | Advanced Solid-State Array Sensor |
| OFAP | Observing Facilities Advisory Panel |
| APOL | Analytical Photonics And Opto-Electronics Laboratory |
| CAP | Civil Air Patrol |
| SMI | Solar Magnetism Initiative |
| ETC | Engineering Training Course |
| UIL | Upper Interval Limit |
| EM | Engineering Model |
| ACEP | DOC Advisory Committee |