| Acronym | Meaning |
| GSTS | Ground Surveillance And Tracking System |
| ACRIM II | Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor |
| GPCP | Global Precipitation Chemistry Project |
| NVAP | NASA Water Vapor Project |
| DG | Diesel Generator |
| IVVS | Interactive Verification And Visualization System (RTVS) |
| LMER | Land Margin Ecosystems Research |
| GCP | Global Change Program |
| SEASAT | Sea Satellite |
| EPL | Electron Prototype Lab |