| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAD/CAM | Computer-design/computer-aided Manufacturing |
| SAM I | Sensing With Active Microwaves |
| ANTHEM | Plasma Simulation Code |
| AFPS | AWIPS Forecast Preparation System |
| NCOM | NCAR CSM Ocean Model |
| MERIT | MERIT |
| NASDA | National Space Development Agency |
| NCAR/UCAR | National Center For Atmospheric Research |
| IUPAP | International Union Of Pure And Applied Physics |
| ESDIM | Earth System Data And Information Management |