| Acronym | Meaning |
| MOPS | Millions Of Operations (106) Per Second |
| LACATE | Lower Atmosphere Composition And Temperature Experiment |
| AREA | File Format Used For Graphic Images By The McIDAS Application |
| IRCAT | Infrared Radiometer To Detect (CAT) Horizontal Temperature Gradients |
| ASAP | Aerospace Safety Automation Program |
| EORV | Emergency Operating Records Vault |
| MOE | Measure Of Effectiveness |
| BPI | Bits Per Inch |
| B | Bit |
| GPM | Geopotential Meter |