| Acronym | Meaning |
| APL | Applied Physics Laboratory |
| ACO/UK | ACO/United Kingdom |
| MSS | Multi-spectral Scanner |
| NPG | Naval Proving Ground |
| NCAB | Network Coordination And Advisory Board |
| USGCRP | United States Global Change Research Program |
| AWFTF | Aviation Weather Forecasting Task Force |
| HRM | High Rate Multiplexer |
| MAP | Mesoscale Alpine Project |
| CAS | Chemical Abstract Service |