| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCR | California Code Of Regulations |
| ALADIN | Atmospheric Laser Doppler Instrument |
| POLARIS | Photochemistry Of Ozone Loss In The Arctic Region In Summer |
| HMS | High-altitude Multispectral Sounder |
| OSO | Orbiting Solar Observatory |
| ACGIH | American Conference Of Governmental Industrial Hygienists |
| HF | High Frequency |
| AEA | Atomic Energy Act Of 1954 |
| AXAF | Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility |
| JCP/ PO | Joint Climate Program/Projects Office |