| Acronym | Meaning |
| AA | Affirmative Action |
| AGS | Annulus Gas System |
| LAGEOS-2 | Laser Geodynamics Satellite-2 |
| EMI | Electromagnetic Radiation Interference |
| USDC | United States Department Of Commerce |
| AAS | American Astronomical Society |
| AWDS | Automated Weather Distribution System |
| MIRA | Management Information Research Associates |
| DEMVAL | Demonstration And Validation |
| PPB | Parts Per Billion |