| Acronym | Meaning |
| DOPLIGHT | Doppler And Lightning Program |
| SIR | Shuttle Imaging Radar |
| C++ | An Object-oriented Programming Language Based On C |
| DOS | Department Of State |
| IAGW | International Acoustic Gravity Waves |
| PVC | Permanent Virtual Circuit |
| ALAP | As Low As Practical |
| AEE | Alliance For Environmental Education |
| IMSP | International Meteorological Service Program |
| BCWS | Budgeted Cost For Work Scheduled |