| Acronym | Meaning |
| AES | Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| ISOS | International Southern Ocean Study |
| RFI | Radio Frequency Interference |
| DES | Data Encryption Standard |
| MIZEX | Marginal Ice Zone Experiment |
| PCRGA | Precipitation Chemistry |
| NEIC | National Earthquake Information Center |
| DWB | Library |
| PRAIRE | Polarization Radar Illinois Rainfall Experiments |
| RCAG | Remote-controlled Air-to-ground |