| Acronym | Meaning |
| RDSS | Research Data Support System |
| SC | Subtropical Stratocumulus |
| MMI | Man-made Interface |
| HALIFF | N/A |
| NATCA | National Air Traffic Control Administration |
| AIMS | Advanced Information Management Systems |
| SR | Scanning Radiometer |
| AO | Administrative Order |
| DAT | Digital Audio Tape |
| MIPS | Millions Of Instructions Per Second |