| Acronym | Meaning |
| OR | Operational Research |
| FATS | Forward Area Target Surveillance System |
| OFAP | Observing Facilities Advisory Panel |
| ATRMD | Air |
| GLOCHEM | Global Atmospheric Chemistry (or Chemical) Survey |
| DDD | Wind Direction |
| RAP | Research Applications Program |
| DAR | Data Acquisition Request |
| BIOME | Biological Imaging And Observational Mission To Earth |
| HEOS-A2 | Highly Eccentric Orbit Satellite |