| Acronym | Meaning |
| DP | Data Processing |
| PDU | Protocol Data Unit |
| MTM | Mechanical Test Model |
| SAGE | Stratospheric Aerosol And Gas Experiment |
| FIRE | Fast Imaging Ranicon Experiment |
| APLE | Average Power Laser Experiment |
| PBL | Planetary Boundary Layer |
| OSA | Optical Society Of America |
| SDSMT | South Dakota School Of Mines & Technology |
| ISSE | Institute For The Study Of Society And The Environment |