| Acronym | Meaning |
| DDS | Doctor Of Dental Science |
| BIP | Balloon-borne (instrument) Platform |
| ERAB | Energy Research Advisory Board |
| AREA | File Format Used For Graphic Images By The McIDAS Application |
| GC-AED | Gas Chromatography-Atomic Emission Detection |
| THERMEX | Thermal Wave Experiment |
| ODR | Onboard Data Router |
| HRSO | High Resolution Solar Observatory |
| AIS | Acceptable Intake For Subchronic Exposure |
| R-Z RELATIONSHIP | R = Precipitation Rate |