| Acronym | Meaning |
| TOA | Top Of The Atmosphere |
| ID | Inside Diameter |
| NASAO | National Association Of State Aeronautics And Organizations |
| BOF | Birds Of A Feather |
| NCAR/UCAR | National Center For Atmospheric Research |
| CALS | Computer-aided Acquisition And Logistics Support |
| EBUFR | Enhanced Binary Universal Form |
| APG | Aberdeen Proving Ground |
| AAM | Air-to-air Missile |
| RAS | Royal Astronomical Society |