| Acronym | Meaning |
| ALEXIS | Array Of Low-energy X-ray Imaging Sensors |
| ZDR | Differential Reflectivity |
| ETIP | Experimental Technology Incentive Program |
| AWEA | American Wind Energy Association |
| BOMAP | Barbados Oceanographic And Meteorological Analysis Program |
| FFT | Fast Fourier Transform |
| IAD | Dulles International Airport |
| NCAB | Network Coordination And Advisory Board |
| ANS | Autonomic Nervous System |
| UCARNET | University Cooperation For Atmospheric Research Network |