| Acronym | Meaning |
| LAGEOS-2 | Laser Geodynamics Satellite-2 |
| OAR | Office Of Atmospheric Research |
| OFS | Office Of Field Project Support |
| ICO | Interagency Committee On Oceanography |
| IMAGE | Institute For Mathematics Applied To The Geosciences |
| ATAC | Advanced Technology Advisory Committee |
| ILP | International Lithosphere Programme |
| IP | Internet Protocol |
| SOARS | Significant Opportunities In Atmospheric Research And Science |
| AFP | Advanced Flexible Processor |