| Acronym | Meaning |
| STRADAP | Storm Radar Data Processor |
| UNU | United Nations University |
| NESC | National Environmental Satellite Center |
| USERC | United States Environmental And Resources Council |
| PIPOR | Programme Of International Polar Oceans Research |
| IBRD | International Bank For Reconstruction And Development |
| M-ANL | Argonne National Laboratory |
| PI | Principal Investigator |
| ATLID | Atmospheric LIDAR |
| METAPPS | Meteorological Applications Task Force |