| Acronym | Meaning |
| HARVARD | Harvard/Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics |
| HRSR | High Resolution Scanning Radiometer |
| ESR | Electron Spin Resonance |
| ITS | Instrument Technical Specification |
| ELSCAM | Electra Scalar Measurements |
| LOHSS | Local Hardware And Software Systems |
| PEACE | DOD Atoll-drilling Program For Coral Core Sample |
| GRI | Gas Research Institute |
| ATD | Atmospheric Technology Division |
| ACM | Advanced Conventional Munitions |