| Acronym | Meaning |
| VTVM | Vacuum Tube Voltmeter |
| DSSG | Defense Science Study Group |
| NYSERNET | New York State Educational And Research Network |
| UPC | Unidata Program Center |
| CAPOS | Chemistry And Production Of Smoke |
| ELDO | European Launcher Development Organization |
| GWS | Gateway Service |
| FOF | Field Observing Faciltilty |
| MTF | Mississippi Test Facility |
| AOM | Annual Operating & Maintenance |