| Acronym | Meaning |
| C&DH | Command And Data Handling |
| ADDE | Abstract Distributed Data Environment |
| NASCOM II | Upgraded Version Of NASA Communications Network |
| IHOP | International H2O Project |
| CAPE | Convective Available Potential Energy |
| DTC | Distance Traveled Count |
| AMBIENS | Atmospheric Mass Balance Of Industrially Emitted & Natural Sulfur |
| MR | Management Reserve |
| VHRR | Very High Resolution Radiometer |
| AOSP | Advanced Onboard Signal Processor |