| Acronym | Meaning |
| DEST | Directed Energy Science & Technology |
| MSOCC | Multisatellite Operations Control Center |
| TOPSE | Tropospheric Ozone Production About The Spring Equinox |
| AP | Attached Payload |
| IRICP | International Research Center For Climate Prediction |
| RAPB | Regional Analysis And Prediction Branch |
| LTER | Long-Term Ecological Research Program |
| NAILS | NCAR Airborne Infrared Lidar System |
| GRID | Global Resource Information Database |
| DOL | Department Of Labor |