| Acronym | Meaning |
| RUCS | Rapid Update Cycle Surface |
| SIBIZMIR | Siberian Institute Of Terrestrial Magnetism |
| THIR | Temperature And Humidity Infrared Radiometer |
| SOLVE | SAGE Ozone Loss Validation Experiment |
| ARTCC | Air Route Traffic Control Center |
| PACDEX | PACific Dust EXperiment |
| NREN | National Research And Education Network |
| ESCAP | Economic Social Commission For Asia And The Pacific |
| RI | Research Institute |
| AEB | Auxiliary Equipment Building |