| Acronym | Meaning |
| OAR | Oceanic And Atmospheric Research |
| VOR | VHF Omnidirectional Range |
| SPARC | Stratospheric Processes And Their Role In Climate |
| ELGA | (French) Study Of African Squall Lines |
| PIREP | Pilot Weather Report |
| SLR | Satellite Laser Ranging |
| NDBC | National (or NOAA) Data Buoy Center |
| BITNET | Because It's Time Network |
| ADTF | At Depth Test Facility |
| BIOME | Biological Imaging And Observational Mission To Earth |