| Acronym | Meaning |
| NLN | NCAR Local Network |
| CCT | Computer-compatible Tape |
| CCR/IDA | Center For Communications Research/Institute For Defense Analyses |
| PCAST | President's Council Of Advisers On Science And Technology |
| LAS | LAGEOS Apogee Stage |
| KR | Kilorayleigh |
| CCARS | Computer Controlled Automatic Rain Sampler |
| IIV&V | Independent Integration |
| ARPANET | Advanced Research Projects Agency Network |
| OUASS | Omega Upper Atmospheric Sounding Systems |