| Acronym | Meaning |
| TDM | Three-dimensional Time-varying Mesoscale Model |
| NEMS | Nimbus E Microwave Spectrometer |
| SODAR | Sonic Backscatter Technique For Measuring Wind Profiles |
| LRT | Low Rate Type |
| CAP | Civil Air Patrol |
| MGA | Meteorological And Geoastrophysical Abstracts |
| FET | Field-effect Transistor |
| ARBI | Adjusted Running Book Inventory |
| MOU | Memorandum Of Understanding |
| AIDA | Arecibo Initiative With Dynamics Of The Atmosphere |