| Acronym | Meaning |
| KB | Kilobit(s) |
| EXCEL | Experimental Chloride Extraction Line |
| METEOR | Multiple Experiment Transporter Into Earth Orbit And Return |
| FT | Fourier Tachometer |
| APACM | Atmospheric Physical And Chemical Monitor |
| EOCAP | Earth Observations Commercialization Applications Program |
| CDRL | Contract Data Requirements List |
| REU | Research Experiences For Undergraduates |
| SCAR | Special Committee For Antarctic Research |
| MAPS | Multiple Aircraft Positioning System |