| Acronym | Meaning |
| MBA | MB Associates |
| STIP | Study Of Traveling Interplanetary Phenomena |
| AURA | Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy |
| ALMS | Atomic Line Molecular Spectroscopy |
| TIMS | Thermal Infrared Multispectral Scanner |
| AFWL | Air Force Weapons Laboratory |
| ATSR | Along Track Scanning Radiometer |
| APA | American Planning Association |
| NDT | Non-destructive Testing |
| ALS | Advanced Launch System |