| Acronym | Meaning |
| LAGEOS-2 | Laser Geodynamics Satellite-2 |
| R&D | Research & Development |
| AA/EEO | Affirmative Action/equal Employment Opportunity |
| ASTHO | Association Of State & Territorial Health Officials |
| IOC | International Ozone Commission |
| PCMS | Process And Change Management System |
| SHF | Super High Frequency |
| SONIC | SPAN Ocean Network Information Center |
| TDCIMS | Thermal Desorption Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer |
| POLARIS | Photochemistry Of Ozone Loss In The Arctic Region In Summer |