| Acronym | Meaning |
| AAP | Affirmative Action Program |
| FRS | First Repository States |
| AFCCN | Air Force Chief Scientist |
| UCARNET | University Cooperation For Atmospheric Research Network |
| ICMSSR | Interagency Committee For Meteorological Services And Supporting Research |
| TIMED | Thermosphere-Ionosphere-Mesosphere Energetics & Dynamics |
| TBM | Terabit Memory System |
| NASCOM II | Upgraded Version Of NASA Communications Network |
| SPPS | System Plot Package Simulator |
| DPMB | Defense Programs Management Board |