| Acronym | Meaning |
| FAME | Formatting And Multiplexing Equipment |
| GIS | Geographic Information Systems |
| DIC | Defense Intelligence College |
| SWAP | Severe Weather Avoidance Program |
| MATEX | Massive Air Tracer Experiment |
| ISM | In Situ Measurements |
| MICR | Magnetic Ink Character Reader |
| HERS | Human Ecology Research Service |
| I/ O | Input/output |
| NOSC | Naval Ocean Systems Center |