| Acronym | Meaning |
| LAGEOS | Laser Geodynamics Satellite |
| FIRE | Fast Imaging Ranicon Experiment |
| SUB-MM | Submillimeter Spectrometer |
| GN AND C | Guidance |
| DIR | Director's Office |
| SMI | Solar Magnetism Initiative |
| DOE/HQ | Department Of Energy Headquarters |
| AERE | Atomic Energy Research Establishment |
| RMC | RAF Management Council |
| ELP | Emission Line Polarimeter |