| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAT | Coordinated Analysis Of The Thermosphere |
| TCS | Thermal Control System |
| UOP | UCAR Office Of Programs |
| ALPS | Alternate Launch Point System |
| IAAC | International Antarctic Analysis Center |
| DECMAIL | An Electronic Mail Facility Provided By DEC |
| BARC | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| ZAMS | Zero Age Main Sequence |
| MB | Millibar |
| GHOST | Global Horizontal Sounding Technique |