| Acronym | Meaning |
| DP | Defense Programs |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| AXAF | Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility |
| PMS | Particle Measuring System |
| IADB | Interactive Ancillary Data Base |
| NATS | NCAR Aircraft (or Airborne) Telemetry System |
| VSM | Vertical Slab Model |
| AMO | Advanced Munitions Office |
| AMS | American Mathematical Society |
| NS | Nanoseconds |