| Acronym | Meaning |
| ROTATE | Radar Observation Of Thunderstorms And Tornadoes Experiment |
| VTAM | Virtual Telecommunications Access Method |
| NIDS | NEXRAD Information And Data System |
| GPX | A Suffix Which Designates Graphics Capabilities On The DEC MicroVax System (typically Seen As DEC VAXstation/GPX.) |
| AEP | Alkaline Earth Precipitate |
| DYANA | Dynamics Adapted Network For The Atmosphere |
| QCMS | Quality Control Monitoring System |
| APM | Axial Power Monitor |
| AFGL | Air Force Geophysics Laboratory |
| USAF | United States Air Force |