| Acronym | Meaning |
| TIMED | Thermosphere-Ionosphere-Mesosphere Energetics & Dynamics |
| ODE | Ordinary Differential Equation |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| SSB | Single Sideband |
| GEOSECS | Geochemical Ocean Sections |
| NEXAIR | Next Generation Upper Air System |
| ARG | Appointments Review Group |
| AC | Advisory Circular/committee |
| GOS | Global Observing System |
| TCP | Technology Commercialization Program |