| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAD | Computer-Aided Design |
| DOE | Department Of Energy |
| ACATS | Airborne Chromatograph For Atmospheric Trace Species |
| NIP | National And International Program |
| IAMAS | International Association Of Meteorology And Atmospheric Sciences |
| MRN | Meteorological Rocket Network |
| DEST | Directed Energy Science & Technology |
| SCST | State Committee On Science & Technology |
| IWG | Implementation Working Group |
| LDR | Linear Depolarization Ratio |