| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACS | Administrative Computing And Systems |
| APJ | The Astrophysical Journal |
| OS | Oceanography Section |
| HMMR | High Resolution Multifrequency Microwave Radiometer |
| MALTS | Marine Layer Thickness Study |
| WRF | Weather Research And Forecast |
| MAPS | Measurement Of Air Pollution From Satellites |
| EISA | Extended Industry Standard Architecture |
| AGA | Automatic Gas Analyzer |
| NASCOM II | Upgraded Version Of NASA Communications Network |