| Acronym | Meaning |
| NLN | NCAR Local Network |
| POD | Probability Of Detection |
| PCA | Physical Configuration Audit |
| BOMAP | Barbados Oceanographic And Meteorological Analysis Program |
| PPO | Profiler Program Office |
| SVHS | Super Video-home System |
| IGU | International Geographical Union |
| TRIP | Thunderstorm Research International Program |
| DRP | Design Review Presentation |
| CARP | Colorado-Amudarya Rivers Project |