| Acronym | Meaning |
| DRAO | Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory |
| AFETR | USAF's ETR |
| STDCE | Surface Tension Driven Convection Experment |
| DC | Delta Clipper |
| MRSR | Mars Rover And Sample Return |
| DMR | Differential Microwave Radiometer |
| FRC | Flight Research Center |
| PSF | Point Spread Function |
| CBR | Cosmic Background Radiation |
| AVHRR | Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer |