| Acronym | Meaning |
| NWP | Numerical Weather Prediction |
| NIMROD | Northern Illinois Meteorological Research On Downbursts |
| R/T | Reciever/Transmitter |
| NOAASIS | NOAA Satellite Information System |
| KSC | Kennedy Space Center |
| HIRS | High Infrared Radiometer (or Radiation) Sounder |
| WAS | Whole Air Sampler |
| AF&F | Arming |
| CART | Cloud And Radiation Testbed |
| SSTS | Sea Surface Temperatures |