| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATS | Advanced Technology Satellite |
| EMR | Electomagnetic Radiation |
| ERTD | Environmental Research & Technology Division |
| DSN | Deep Space Network |
| MOS | Metal-oxide Semiconductor |
| SERP | Strategic Environmental Research Program |
| USCG | United States Coast Guard |
| IF | In-flight |
| AC | Adirondac Conference |
| AMS | Appraisal Management System |