| Acronym | Meaning |
| IS | Institute Sponsors |
| PNR | Profiler Network Review |
| APM | Axial Power Monitor |
| ACS | Automated Cartridge System |
| ACV | Air-cushion Vehicle |
| GTMS | Global Thermospheric Mapping Study |
| OSIS | Office Of Scientific Information Service |
| MLOPEX | Mauna Loa Photochemistry Experiment |
| VAP | Voluntary Assistance Program |
| RISC | Reduced Instruction Set Computer |