| Acronym | Meaning |
| DIA | Defense Intelligence Agency |
| AWC | Association Of Women In Computing |
| ATM | Division Of Atmospheric Sciences |
| GLRS | Geodynamics (or Geoscience) Laser Ranging System |
| GAINS | Global Air-ocean IN-situ System |
| EETFC | Environmental Effects |
| EIC | Earth Information System |
| AFCSA/CC | Commander |
| VISSR | Visible And Infrared Spin-Scan Radiometer |
| WVIOP | Water Vapor Intensive Observing Period |