| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADT | Aerated Drain Tank |
| EDP | Electronic Data Processing |
| GEOSAT | Geodesy Satellite |
| CAMAC | Computer-automated Measurement And Control |
| AGCM | Atmospheric General Circulation Models |
| ESA | European Space Agency |
| DEMVAL | Demonstration And Validation |
| POGO | Polar Orbiting Geophysical Observatory |
| SERI | Solar Energy Research Institute |
| GHB | Goddard Handbook |