| Acronym | Meaning |
| ENSO | El Ni-o-Southern Oscillation |
| BEST | Bilan D'energie Du Systeme Tropical |
| OSD | Office Of Systems Development |
| WBRT | Weather Bureau Radio Thoedolite |
| NWP | Numerical Weather Prediction |
| JOC | Joint Organizing Committee |
| EMMP | Environmental Monitoring And Mitigation Plan |
| ETIP | Experimental Technology Incentive Program |
| ISY | International Space Year |
| AWRE | Atomic Weapon Research Establishment |