| Acronym | Meaning |
 | FPI | Fabry-Perot Interferometer |
 | PELTI | Passing Efficiency For The Low Turbulence Inlet |
 | AVC | Advanced Vector Computer |
 | XMDSL | X Window Interface Distributed Software Library |
 | FAGS | Federation Of Astronomical And Geophysical Services |
 | UPS | Uninterruptible Power Supply |
 | ARSR | Air Route Surveillance Radar |
 | IFR | Instrument Flight Rules |
 | GTOS | Global Terrestrial Observing System |
 | NESC | National Environmental Satellite Center |