| Acronym | Meaning |
| WHOI | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute |
| STI | Scientific & Technical Information |
| DAIRS | Differential Absorption Infrared Sensor |
| ALC | Airlift Circulator |
| ACOS | Advanced Coronal Observing System |
| MTEM | Magnetosphere-Thermosphere Explorer Mission |
| SOCRATES | Simulation Of Chemistry |
| SOARS | Significant Opportunities In Atmospheric Research And Science |
| GALA | Geoscience Airborne Laser Altimeter |
| EON | 10 To The 9th Years |