| Acronym | Meaning |
| FOC | Full Operational Capability |
| ABRV | Advanced Ballistic Re-entry Vehicle |
| UAC | United Aircraft Corporation |
| SHEF | Standard Hydrometeorological Exchange Format |
| FERMILAB | FERMI National Acceleration Laboratory |
| KAEH | King Air Equivalent Hours |
| ALDEN | Alden Electronics |
| FPD | Facilities Planning And Design |
| R-Z RELATIONSHIP | R = Precipitation Rate |
| HIRDLS | High-Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder |