| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEC | Science Executive Committee |
| GMSA | Global Multivariate Statistical Analysis |
| MIMD | Multiple Instruction Multiple Data |
| EOSAT | Earth Observation Satellite Company |
| LASA | Lidar Atmospheric Sounder And Altimeter |
| GPS-IPW | Global Positioning System-Integrated Precipitable Water |
| AA | Activity Area |
| ORNL | Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
| BCD | Barcode Decal |
| CDCR | Concept Design And Cost Review |