| Acronym | Meaning |
| IPMP | Intellectual Property Management Program (UCAR) |
| ERSDAC | Earth Resources Satellite Data Analysis Center |
| WICHE | Western Interstate Commission For Higher Education |
| MSI | Maximum Strategy |
| AIMS | Advanced Information Management Systems |
| SDHS | Satellite Data Handling System |
| OCTS | Ocean Color And Temperature Scanner |
| SMS | Synchronous Meteorological Satellite |
| CCR/IDA | Center For Communications Research/Institute For Defense Analyses |
| ACVC | Arms Control Verification Committee |