| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADVISAR | All Digital Video Imaging System For Atmospheric Research |
| FORD | Flight Operations Requirements Document |
| SKE | Specific Kinetic Energy |
| PDR | Preliminary Design Review |
| ICS | Intercom System |
| LOD2 | Lightweight Omega Digital Dropwindsonde |
| GAC | Global Atmospheric Chemistry |
| MIRAGE | Megacity Impacts On Regional And Global Environments |
| AOP | Abnormal Operating Procedure |
| LSX | Land Surface Transfer Scheme |