| Acronym | Meaning |
| MADER | Management Of Atmospheric Data For Evaluation And Research |
| LSM | Land Surface Model |
| FL2 | Second Flight Model |
| ADVISAR | All Digital Video Imaging System For Atmospheric Research |
| IDD | Interface Definition Document |
| VLA | Very Large Array |
| USAP | United States Antarctic Program |
| DPFC | Defense Program Field Council |
| RAAF | Royal Australian Air Force |
| EMU | Electromagnetic Units |