| Acronym | Meaning |
| GEOSAT | Geodesy Satellite |
| DERF | Dynamic Extended Range Forecasting |
| IRR | Integrated Requirements Review |
| NIU | Network Interface Unit |
| FX | FSL's X-window Workstation |
| IDL | Interactive Data Language |
| IAMAPS | International Association Of Meteorology And Atmospheric Physics Sciences |
| AIC | Acceptable Intake For Chronic Exposure |
| AWIPS | Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System |
| BAE | British Aerospace |