| Acronym | Meaning |
| GCCDF | Generic Control Center Development Facility |
| BSI | British Standards Institute |
| BL | Beta Lambda |
| ADL | Above Detection Limit |
| APM | Axial Power Monitor |
| AMIR | Advanced Microwave Imaging Radiometer |
| MARS | Meteorological Airborne Radar Data System |
| P/L-EX | Payload Executive |
| UNOLS | University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System |
| DAC | Director's Advisory Committee |