| Acronym | Meaning |
| 3CPO | Cloud Chemistry And Cloud Physics Organization |
| DBER | Division Of Biomedical And Environmental Research |
| FUN | FL-4 Uniform Network Project |
| ADO | Associate Director For Operations |
| LDS | Loral Defense Systems |
| AESA | Atmospheric Effects Of Stratospheric Aircraft |
| NEHRP | National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program |
| GOCO | Government Owned |
| AMRR | Army Material Research Reactor |
| TRIP | Thunderstorm Research International Program |