| Acronym | Meaning |
| NIES | National Institute Of Environmental Science |
| HBCUS | Historically Black Colleges And Universities |
| OM | Office Of Meteorology |
| VLF | Very Low Frequency |
| TIMS | Thermal Infrared Multispectral Scanner |
| MFEM | Magnetic Field Explorer Mission |
| AID | Agency For International Development |
| ANS | Advanced Neutron Source |
| ARO | Army Research Office |
| ADC | Authorized Derivative Classifier |