| Acronym | Meaning |
| STORM DAWG | STORM Data Assimilation Working Group |
| AID | Agency For International Development |
| GRO | Global And Remote Observations Section |
| NLN | NCAR Local Network |
| SODAR | Sonic Backscatter Technique For Measuring Wind Profiles |
| FTACH | Fourier Tachometer |
| FD | Facility Division |
| MTEM | Magnetosphere-Thermosphere Explorer Mission |
| MR | Management Reserve |
| FLTOP | Federal Lease To Ownership Program |