| Acronym | Meaning |
| AFEL | Advanced Free-electron Laser |
| NASCOM II | Upgraded Version Of NASA Communications Network |
| AFSSO | Air Force Special Security Office |
| ECTD | Emission Control Technology Division |
| SI | Systeme International |
| AE | Atmospheric Explorer |
| MCIDAS | Man-computer Interactive Data Access System |
| USGCRP | United States Global Change Research Program |
| HSC | High Speed Channel |
| ULAFOS | UCAR And Lower Atmospheric Facilities Oversight Section |