| Acronym | Meaning |
| RDT&E | Research, Development, Test And Evaluation |
| EXAMETNET | Experimental Inter-American Meteorological Rocket Network |
| THIR | Temperature And Humidity Infrared Radiometer |
| ISM | In Situ Measurements |
| LAGEOS-2 | Laser Geodynamics Satellite-2 |
| MECCA | Model Evaluation Consortium For Climate Assessment |
| GCCDF | Generic Control Center Development Facility |
| AML | Acronym Master List |
| MAB | Man And The Biosphere Program |
| ONR | Office Of Naval Research |