| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCT | Computer-compatible Tape |
| IIWG | International Investigator Working Group |
| USAFGL | United States Air Force Geophysical Laboratory |
| ARGUS | ARGonne Unified Safeguards |
| MOU | Memorandum Of Understanding |
| IBM RT | The IBM RISC Technology Computer System |
| IIASA | International Institute For Applied Systems Analysis |
| LOD2 | Lightweight Omega Digital Dropwindsonde |
| LSU | Louisiana State University |
| STRATRAD | Strategic Management Of Research And Development |