| Acronym | Meaning |
| IGU | International Geographical Union |
| FSTC | Foreign Science & Technology Center |
| TAP BL | Non-reactive Gases |
| DDR | Deutsche Demokratische Republik |
| P/B | Priority Playback |
| FTS | Fourier Transform Spectrometer |
| HP | Hewlett-Packard |
| ELCHEM | Electrified Clouds As Sources Of NOx |
| DDESB | Department Of Defense Explosives Safety Board |
| REU | Research Experiences For Undergraduates |