| Acronym | Meaning |
| GCMG | Global Climate Modeling Group |
| UF | Universal Format |
| FSEC | Florida Solar Energy Center |
| GSFC | Goddard Space Flight Center |
| ALDEN | Alden Electronics |
| MMOL | Manned Orbital Laboratory |
| BDL | Boundary Layer |
| CCB | Change Control Board |
| MAB | Meteorological Applications Branch |
| ESRO | European Space Research Organization |