| Acronym | Meaning |
| MADAM | Master Data Acquisition Module |
| HDF | Hierarchical Data Format |
| VLSI | Very Large Scale Interface |
| ANSI | American National Standards Institute |
| IRS | Information Retrieval Service |
| RAPS | Real-Time Analysis And Prediction Of Storms |
| SWCP | South West Cooperative Program |
| EAR | Ethics Advisory Review |
| DORIS | Determination D'Orbite Et Radiopositionement Integre Par Satellite |
| AMBIENS | Atmospheric Mass Balance Of Industrially Emitted & Natural Sulfur |