| Acronym | Meaning |
| IEA | International Energy Agency |
| ERS | Element Requirements Specification |
| SOCRATES | Simulation Of Chemistry |
| NORDA | Naval Ocean Research & Development Activity |
| HEAO | High Energy Astronomy Observatory |
| RFF | Research Flight Facility |
| SCM | Solar Constant Monitor |
| DOSECC | Deep Observation And Sampling Of The Earth's Continental Crust |
| ADB | Apple Desktop Bus |
| IATO | Independent Acceptance Test Organization |