| Acronym | Meaning |
| GINI | GOES Ingest & NOAAPORT Interface |
| TROMEX | Tropical Meteorology Experiment |
| ECMRWF | European Centre For Medium-Range Weather Forecasts |
| DIMES | DIstributed MEtadata System |
| JIC | Joint Implementation Committee |
| NTP | Network Time Protocol |
| NEXUS | Next-generation Upper-air Sounding System |
| EFC | Experimental Forecast Center |
| IGU | International Geographical Union |
| NSPI | National Society For Programmed Instruction |