| Acronym | Meaning |
| VSP | Visiting Scientist Programs |
| SAM | Subsynoptic Advection Model |
| LAM | Limited-area Model |
| EAR | Export Administration Regulations |
| CCR/IDA | Center For Communications Research/Institute For Defense Analyses |
| DDC | Defense Documentation Center |
| LARC | Langley Research Center |
| GPX | A Suffix Which Designates Graphics Capabilities On The DEC MicroVax System (typically Seen As DEC VAXstation/GPX.) |
| ATA | Air Transport Association |
| VORTAC | Very High Frequency (omnirange) TACAN (tactical Air Navigation System) |