| Acronym | Meaning |
| DEST | Directed Energy Science & Technology |
| ASP | Advanced Stokes Polarimeter |
| IBM AT | IBM Advanced Technology Personal Computer |
| FREON | DuPont Trade Name |
| GIF | Graphics Interchange Format |
| JAS | Journal Of The Atmospheric Sciences |
| IFR | Instrument Flight Rules |
| ADTF | At Depth Test Facility |
| TDF | Technology Development Facility |
| DDS | Domestic Data Service |