| Acronym | Meaning |
| R&D | Research & Development |
| DTF | Development And Test Facility |
| MTEM | Magnetosphere-Thermosphere Explorer Mission |
| IMAGES | Intermediate Model For The Annual And Global Evolution Of Species |
| CCRS | Canada Centre For Remote Sensing |
| ERDA | Energy Research And Development Administration |
| IFREMER | Institut Francais Re'checche Pour L'Exploitation De La Mer |
| NWSOP | National Winter Storms Operations Plan |
| MICR | Magnetic Ink Character Reader |
| RPM | Radiation And Particles Measurement |