| Acronym | Meaning |
| OSO | Office Of Space Operations |
| LAC | Local Area Coverage |
| TOS | Tiros Operational Satellite |
| AWQC | Ambient Water Quality Criteria |
| LAGEOS-2 | Laser Geodynamics Satellite-2 |
| DSN | Deep Space Network |
| NLN | NCAR Local Network |
| TOPCAT | A Clear Air Turbulence Measurement Program |
| ASCOT | Atmospheric Studies In Complex Terrain |
| GREM | Geopotential Research Explorer Mission |