| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAB | Meteorological Applications Branch |
| R&D | Research And Development |
| AIDJEX | Arctic Ice Dynamics Joint Experiment |
| APT | Alliance For Photonic Technology |
| MLS | Microwave Limb Sounder |
| STSP | Solar Terrestrial Science Programme |
| KELP | Coronal Emission Line Polarimeter |
| URC | University Relations Committee |
| SIRS | Social Issues Resources Services |
| DETEC | Defense Technology Evaluation Code |