| Acronym | Meaning |
| EPR | Electon Paragmagnetic Resonance |
| AL/KAO | AL Kirtland Area Office |
| DAI | Data Assimilation Initiative |
| EOS-A | First NPOP |
| IRI | International Research Institute For Climate Prediction |
| GHRS | Goddard High Resolution Spectograph |
| DAF | Device Assembly Facility |
| AED | Atomic Emission Detector |
| DAIRS | Differential Absorption Infrared Sensor |
| DMSP | Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |