| Acronym | Meaning |
| QPF | Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting |
| IMS | Information Management System |
| ELLWAS | Enhanced Low-Level Windshear Alert System |
| RAM | Responsibility Assignment Matrix |
| AOIPS | Atmospheric And Oceanographic Information Processing System |
| DAT | Data Acquisition Test |
| MASER | Microwave Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation |
| ARS | American Rocket Society |
| UHV | Use An Ultrahigh Vacuum |
| LNA | Low-noise Amplifier |