| Acronym | Meaning |
| EG&G | Inc. |
| NYSERNET | New York State Educational And Research Network |
| NPG | Naval Proving Ground |
| ERC | Equatorial Ring Current |
| MASSCOMP | Massachusetts Computer Corporation |
| HP | Horse Power |
| RUC-2 | Second Version Of The RUC Model |
| O-LAPS | LAPS Ported To The University Of Oklahoma To Support VORTEX |
| DOE/RF | DOE Rocky Flats Operations Office |
| GISS | Goddard Institute For Space Studies |