| Acronym | Meaning |
| IAEA | International Atomic Energy Agency |
| LINUX | N/A |
| SWCP | South West Cooperative Program |
| WAMFLEX | Wave Momentum Flux Experiment |
| WVR | Water Vapor Radiometers |
| EM-SCATTERING | Electromagnetic Scattering |
| OASIS | Oceanic & Atmospheric Scientific Information System |
| ABC | Advanced Ball Concept |
| IRD | Instrument Requirement Document |
| APT | Automatic Picture Transmission |