| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCR | Silicon Controlled Rectifier |
| DTRC | David Taylor Research Center |
| M | Milli |
| CCC | Canadian Climate Centre |
| IRD | Interface Requirements Document |
| PMA | Platform Management Application |
| IEEE | Institute Of Electrical And Electronic Engineers |
| CEA | Commissariat A |
| NPC | National Processing Centers |
| ALEC | American Legislative Exchange Council |