| Acronym | Meaning |
| RECOURSE | Revision Control Unifying Related Environments |
| MOU | Memorandum Of Understanding |
| ABAQUS | Finite-element Computer Code |
| CDT | Conventional Defense Technology |
| CAPS | Cassini Plasma Spectrometer |
| TOSS | Tiros Operational Satellite System |
| OSS | Office Of Space Station |
| PCWG | Polar Climate Working Group |
| NMC | National Meteorological Center |
| PI | Principal Investigator |