| Acronym | Meaning |
| USAN | University Satellite Accessed Network |
| NOSS | National Ocean Satellite System |
| SETA | Satellite Electrostatic Triaxial Accelerometer |
| AG | Alternating Gradient |
| DOE | Department Of Energy |
| L-DEO | Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory |
| SR | Steradian |
| POP | Parallel Ocean Program |
| METEOR | Multiple Experiment Transporter Into Earth Orbit And Return |
| GWP | Global Warming Potential |