| Acronym | Meaning |
| IAGA | International Association Of Geomagnetism And Aeronomy |
| CCF | Central Computing Facility |
| LBJSC | Lydon B. Johnson Space Center |
| STOL | Short Takeoff And Landing |
| ZTD | Zenith Tropospheric Signal Delay |
| IRR | Integrated Requirements Review |
| MFE/MAGNOLIA | Magnetic Field Explorer/Magnolia Mission |
| SAC | Strategic Air Command |
| ALE | Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |