| Acronym | Meaning |
| AP | Action Plan |
| IRIG | Inertial Rate (MIT) Or Reference (NASA) Integrating Gyroscope |
| WBGT | Wet Bulb Globe Temperature |
| ACFM | Alternating Current Frequency Modulation |
| FMLA | Family And Medical Leave Act |
| IS | Institute Sponsors |
| HRS | High-resolution Data Service |
| NMCC | NASCOM Management Control Center |
| RPM | Radiation And Particles Measurement |
| IPOMS | International Polar-Orbiting Meteorological Satellite Group |