| Acronym | Meaning |
| SABL | Scanning Aerosol Backscatter Lidar |
| NRDC | National Research Development Corporation |
| NREN | National Research And Education Network |
| ASAP | Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel |
| OR | Operational Research |
| BUS | Business Operations |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| SAC-C | Argentina's Scientific Applications Satellite |
| CB | Cumulonimbus |
| AFV | Armored Fighting Vehicle |