| Acronym | Meaning |
| APPA | American Public Power Association |
| ACS | Automated Cartridge System |
| ANSTO | Australian Nuclear Science And Technology Organization |
| OM | Office Of Meteorology |
| OAO | Office Of Aircraft Operations |
| CAL | Continental Air Lines |
| MICRO-SCALE | N/A |
| HSI | High-speed Interferometer |
| RGB | Red |
| BEST | Bilan D'energie Du Systeme Tropical |