| Acronym | Meaning |
| MERIS | Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer |
| ICC | Instrument Control Center |
| ESECA | Energy Supply & Environmental Coordination Act |
| AMSR | Advanced Microwave Sounding Radiometer |
| GSN | Global Seismic Network |
| EM | Electronic Mail |
| ALJ | Administrative Law Judge |
| ALAP | As Low As Practical |
| EIS | Environmental Impact Statement |
| AFSC | Air Force Systems Command |