| Acronym | Meaning |
| APT | Alliance For Photonic Technology |
| STAC | Scientific And Technological Activities Commission |
| LOX | Liquid Oxygen |
| BLM | Bureau Of Land Management |
| NAILS | NCAR Airborne Infrared Lidar System |
| LRU | Laser Recording Unit |
| FAC | Friday Afternoon Club |
| SMART-RADAR | The Shared Mobile Atmospheric Research And Teaching Radar |
| DAF | Device Assembly Facility |
| IRH | Infrared Hygrometer |