| Acronym | Meaning |
| ERS-II | European Research Satellite |
| RAP | Research Applications Program |
| LASA | Lidar Atmospheric Sounder And Altimeter |
| CASH | Commercial Aviation Sensing Humidity Program |
| PPS-PODS | Precise Position System- Precise Orbit Determination System |
| INSU | National Institute For Sciences Of The Universe |
| AOSP | Advanced Onboard Signal Processor |
| ITVF | Integration |
| SEC | Science Executive Committee |
| FPD | Flight Projects Directorate |