| Acronym | Meaning |
| SERP | Strategic Environmental Research Program |
| ADI | Alternating Direction Implicit |
| HMMR | High Resolution Multifrequency Microwave Radiometer |
| NT | The Nanotesler (nT) |
| EPC | Environmental Forecast Center |
| CALCOMP | California Computer Products |
| ETEC | Energy Technology Engineering Center |
| DCR | Data Collection Request |
| ADP | Anderson |
| LST | Large Space Telescope |