| Acronym | Meaning |
| PSCN | Program Support Computer Network |
| ESSA | Environmental Science Services Administration |
| FATS | FORTRAN Automatic Timing System |
| G/T | Activity Per Ton |
| DRM | Design Reference Mission |
| UK AEA | United Kingdom Atmomic Energy Authority |
| RI# | Richardson Number |
| ACE-1 | Aerosol Characterization Experiment |
| GARP | Global Atmospheric Research Program |
| MR | Management Reserve |