| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPEC | Scientific Programs Evaluation Committee |
| ADEOS | Advanced Earth Observing Satelite |
| UOP | UCAR Office Of Programs |
| OSA | Optical Society Of America |
| ASSET | Aerothermodynamicelastic Structure Systems Environmental Tests |
| IRLS | Interrogation & Reading Location System |
| WMS | World Magnetic Survey |
| ICWF | Interactive Computer Worded Forecast |
| ICSI | International Commission On Snow And Ice |
| UKAERE | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Research Establishment |