| Acronym | Meaning |
| STRATCOM | Stratospheric Composition Experiment |
| MODE | Mid-Oceanic Dynamics Experiment |
| DASC | Defense Logistics Agency Administrative Support Center |
| FOC | Full Operational Capability |
| DRP | Design Review Presentation |
| R | Rayleigh |
| IMC | International Meteorological Center |
| RAP | Research Applications Program |
| OSA | Optical Society Of America |
| RI# | Richardson Number |