| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCR | Selective Chopper Radiometer |
| AMS | Applied Mathematical Science |
| AMR | Adaptive Mesh Refinement |
| GPM | Geopotential Meter |
| OAR | Oceanic And Atmospheric Research |
| SOR | Successive Over Relaxation |
| APC | Ammonium Perchlorate |
| DQ | Director Of Quality |
| AVCS | Advanced Vidicon Camera Service |
| SLPA | Sea-Level Pressure Anomaly |