| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDR | Preliminary Design Review |
| CDMS | Cryospheric Data Management System |
| AIRAPT | International Association For Research On High Pressure Science & Technology |
| SI | Systeme International |
| TOA | Top Of The Atmosphere |
| MKS | Unit Of Force Replaced By Newtons |
| MRB | Materials Review Board |
| AMTEL | Advanced Materials Testing & Evaluation Laboratory |
| SVP | Surface Velocity Program |
| NEHRP | National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program |