| Acronym | Meaning |
| VTPR | Vertical Temperature Profile Radiometer |
| FEPCA | Federal Environmental Pollution Control Act |
| MARI | Middle Atmosphere Research Initiative |
| MELTER | Mesosphere/ Lower Thermosphere Explorer |
| HOS | Hydrocarbon Oxidation Studies |
| LDS | Linear Depolarization Ratio |
| MAG | Magnetosphere Currents/Fields |
| SCGB | Special Committee For The Geosphere-Biosphere |
| GRM | Geopotential Research Mission |
| ASROC | Antisubmarine Rocket |