| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESDD | Earth Science Data Directory |
| ASAP | Automated Shipboard Aerological Program |
| MAMOS | Marine Automatic Meteorological Observing Station |
| EUMETSAT | European Meteorological Satellite |
| MIGS | MASnet Internet Gateway Server (or System) |
| MSFC | Marshall Space Flight Center |
| VHS | Video-Home System |
| APS | American Physical Society |
| HARS | High-Altitude Route Structure Workstation |
| DC | Direct Current |