| Acronym | Meaning |
| NOAA | National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration |
| C&DM | Configuration And Data Management |
| VOR | Visual Omnirange |
| ETEC | Energy Technology Engineering Center |
| UNCHE OR UNCHE | United Nations Conference On The Human Environment |
| SLP | Sea Level Pressure |
| PAM | Portable Automated Mesonet |
| AIS | Acceptable Intake For Subchronic Exposure |
| BMDO | Ballistic Missile Defense Organization |
| CCM4 | Community Climate Model 4 |