| Acronym | Meaning |
| LIS | Library And Information Systems |
| ERTD | Environmental Research & Technology Division |
| DAT | Data Acquisition Test |
| BMI | Battelle Memorial Institute |
| APA | Allied Pilot's Association |
| CCL | Convection Condensation Level |
| PV | Potential Vorticity |
| MCTEX | Maritime Continent Thunderstorm Experiment |
| FB | Funds Budgeted |
| WISP | Winter Icing And Storms Project |