| Acronym | Meaning |
| ASC | Advanced Science Computer |
| ARC | Accelerating Rate Calorimetry |
| GEU | Gyro Electronics Unit |
| IFIAS | International Federation Of Institutes For Advanced Study |
| PEP | Photo-electron Plasma |
| ITCZ | Intertropical Convergence Zone |
| MAP | Mesoscale Alpine Project |
| ECMOP | Experimental Center For Mesoscale Ocean Predictions |
| KSC | Kennedy Space Center |
| DPFC | Defense Program Field Council |