| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICE | International Cirrus Experiment |
| REU | Research Experiences For Undergraduates |
| ECR | Economic Cleanup Responsibility Act |
| SSI | Strategic Simulation Initiative |
| GOSIP | Government Open Systems Interconnect Protocol |
| SCF | Standard Cubic Feet |
| DRTS | Data Relay And Tracking Satellite |
| KELP | Coronal Emission Line Polarimeter |
| IOC | Initial Operating Capability |
| CCM | Community Climate Model |