| Acronym | Meaning |
| SIPI | Scientists' Institute For Public Information |
| PMS | Performance Measurement System |
| IAG | International Association Of Geodesy |
| ASAS | Advanced Solid-State Array Sensor |
| JSC | Johnson Space Center |
| AST | AVCO Systems Textron |
| BOMAP | BOMEX Analysis Program |
| BBS | Bulletin Board System |
| ADL | Alexandria Digital Library |
| CASES | Cooperative Atmosphere Surface Exchange Study |