| Acronym | Meaning |
| DDE | Dynamic (or Direct) Data Exchange |
| GSD | Geographical Situation Display |
| GONG | Global Oscillations Network Group |
| DSM | Demonstration Support Model |
| BOM | Bureau Of Mines |
| DIRP | DOE Internal Review Panel |
| SODAR | Sonic Backscatter Technique For Measuring Wind Profiles |
| VORTEX | Verification Of Tornadoes Experiment |
| TKW | Turbulence Kinematic Energy |
| EL NI-O | The Little Boy |