| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCSC | Summer Computer Simulation Conferences |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol |
| SPAWAR | Space And Naval Warfare Systems Command |
| LSM | Land Surface Model |
| SDSD | Satellite Data Services Division |
| BBSO | Big Bear Solar Observatory |
| NDTE | North Dakota Tracer Experiment |
| NMC | National Meteorological Center |
| GOES | Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite |
| NPI | NEXRAD Product Interface |