| Acronym | Meaning |
| NET | Noise-equivalent Temperature |
| GLIS | Global Land Information System |
| BCL | Battelle Columbus Laboratory |
| HF | High Frequency |
| DIC | Defense Intelligence College |
| HPO | High Performance Option |
| FLIP | Floating Instrument Platform |
| DME | Distance-measuring Equipment |
| APACM | Atmospheric Physical And Chemical Monitor |
| F-V | Fussell-Vesely |