| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDC | Climate Data Center |
| VTR | Video Tape Recorder |
| UKAERE | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Research Establishment |
| LAMMR | Large Antenna Multichannel Microwave Radiometer |
| MAPS | Measurement Of Air Pollution From Satellites |
| TRMM | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission |
| EM | Electron Microscope |
| PIREPS | Pilot Reports |
| G/T | Activity Per Ton |
| ANI | Authorized Nuclear Inspector |