| Acronym | Meaning |
| SVG | Scientific Visualization Group |
| BART | Biosphere Atmosphere Research And TRaining |
| XMDSL | X Window Interface Distributed Software Library |
| GIIS | General Instrument Interface Specification |
| AMRV | Advanced Maneuvering Re-entry Vehicle |
| CAI | Computer-aided Instruction |
| CAGE | Continental Africa GATE Experiment |
| CCU | Cooler Control Unit |
| PMS | Performance Measurement System |
| SMAGS | SPAN/MASnet Gateway Server |