| Acronym | Meaning |
| SARSAT | Search And Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking |
| AFP | Approved Funding Program |
| HIS | High-resolution Infrared Sounder |
| IGFA | Intergovernmental Funding Agency |
| PSU | Pennsylvania State University |
| EXOSAT | European X-ray Observatory Satellite |
| JONSWAP | Joint North Sea Wave Project |
| RI | Research Institute |
| DICOMED | Online Graphics Recorder Used At NCAR For Producing Microfilm And Microfiche Output |
| HRS | High-resolution Data Service |