| Acronym | Meaning |
| WCRP | World Climate Research Program |
| EOSP | Earth Observing Scannign Polarimeter |
| LBN | Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory |
| STK | StorageTek |
| UCAR | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research |
| STC | Sensitivity Time Control |
| PCO | Polar Cap Observatory |
| CAPTEX | Cross-Appalachian Tracer Experiment |
| BPA | Blanket Purchase Award |
| GST | GPS Science And Technology Program |