| Acronym | Meaning |
| NMFS | National Marine Fisheries Service |
| PARS | Paralleled-processing Applied Research Systems |
| DAMUS | Data Management And User Services |
| ARCAS | All-purpose Rocket For The Collection Of Atmospheric Soundings |
| AMFS | Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Studies |
| METEOSAT | Meteorological Satellite |
| S&T | Science And Technology |
| IIWG | International Investigator Working Group |
| NIDS | NEXRAD Information And Data System |
| ASTHO | Association Of State & Territorial Health Officials |