| Acronym | Meaning |
| LOHSS | Local Hardware And Software Systems |
| ABFEL | Air-based Free-electron Laser |
| TKE | Turbulent Kinetic Energy |
| FPS-# | Radar Designation |
| GDS | Global Dynamics Section |
| GSOP | Ground Systems Operations |
| SYNOPS | Synoptic Ocean Prediction Study |
| STEP | Solar Terrestrial Energy Program |
| ISFF | Integrated Surface Flux Facilities |
| CAA | Concepts Analysis Agency |