| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPL | SLATEC Plotting Library |
| DBMS | Data Base Management System |
| SOCRATES | Simulation Of Chemistry |
| NROSS | Naval Remote Ocean Sensing System |
| MAGSAT | Magnetic Field Satellite |
| MOS | Metal-oxide Semiconductor |
| GCTM | Global Chemical Transport Model |
| THIR | Temperature And Humidity Infrared Radiometer |
| DAC | Douglas Aircraft Corporation |
| UOP | UCAR Office Of Programs |