| Acronym | Meaning |
| PIDC | Precision Instrument Development Center |
| OSA | Optical Society Of America |
| EM | Electromagnetic Conductivity |
| ATAC | Advanced Technology Advisory Committee |
| FTE | Full-time Employees |
| SCR | Silicon Controlled Rectifier |
| ARIN | Aerospace Resource Information Network |
| GDPS | Global Data Processing System |
| MATCH | Model For Atmospheric Chemistry And Transport |
| ESSA | Environmental Science Services Administration |