| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRC | International Radiation Commission |
| DFS | Design And Fabrication Services |
| AIRS | Atmospheric Infrared Sounder |
| DMSP | Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |
| ITCT | Inter-Continental Transport And Chemical Transformation |
| RI# | Richardson Number |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| AWG | American Wire Gage |
| STAC | Scientific And Technological Activities Commission |
| ESSCO | Environmental Science & Services Corporation |