| Acronym | Meaning |
| MRI | Minority Research Initiation |
| SSC | Scientific Steering Committee |
| ENACEOS | Energetic Neutral Atom Camera For EOS |
| ZAMS | Zero Age Main Sequence |
| TEB | Tropical Experiment Board |
| STEPS | Severe Thunderstorm Electrification And Precipitation Study |
| TCP | Transport Control Protocol |
| LAS | LAGEOS Apogee Stage |
| NET | Noise-equivalent Temperature |
| JES | Job Entry System |