| Acronym | Meaning |
| EBCDIC | Extended Binary-coded Decimal Interchange Code |
| BPI | Bits Per Inch |
| FHSA | Federal Hazardous Substances Act |
| IUPS | International Union Of Physiological Sciences |
| CAG | Convective Airspace Guidance |
| WERC | World Environment And Resources Council |
| P/L-EX | Payload Executive |
| NCAR/UCAR | National Center For Atmospheric Research |
| GLGS | GOES Local Groundstation System |
| PACX | Private Automatic Computer Exchange |