| Acronym | Meaning |
| NOC | Naval Oceanographic Command |
| ISIS | International Satellites For Ionospheric Studies |
| TCS | Thermal Control System |
| EF | Error Function |
| R/T | Receiver/Transmitter |
| SC | Subtropical Stratocumulus |
| IRAS | Infrared Astronomical Satellite |
| AMPS | Atmospheric |
| LHS | Left-hand Side |
| NSBF | National Scientific Balloon Facility |