| Acronym | Meaning |
| ECS | EOSDIS Core System |
| UOP | UCAR Office Of Programs |
| ERAB | Energy Research Advisory Board |
| AQM | Atmospheric Quality And Modification |
| ERS | Earth Remote-Sensing Satellite |
| SCAMS | Scanning Microwave Spectrometer |
| EICC | Emergency Information Control Center |
| DLD | Digital Loran Dropwindsonde |
| ALP | Assemble Language Preprocessor |
| IFAW | International Fund For Animal Welfare |