| Acronym | Meaning |
| S&T | Science And Technology |
| AFGL | Air Force Geophysics Laboratory |
| AFP | Approved Financial/funding Plan |
| GGI | GPS Geoscience Instrument |
| CDR | Critical Design Review |
| MSU | Microwave Sounding Unit |
| FWPCA | Federal Water Pollution Control Act |
| TOGA | Tropical Ocean And Global Atmosphere Program(me) |
| AEO | Atomic Energy Organization |
| KMA | Korean Meteorological Administration |