| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICE | International Cirrus Experiment |
| AMTL | Army Material Test Laboratory |
| MSS | Mass Storage System |
| ISRO | Indian Space Research Organization |
| JMA | Japan Meteorological Agency |
| O/I | Optimal Interpolation |
| RSCS | Remote Spooling Communications Subsystem |
| DG | Diesel Generator |
| IUE | International Ultraviolet Explorer |
| ILEC | International Lake Environment Committee |