| Acronym | Meaning |
| RPI | Rensselaer Polytechnec Institute |
| ESDI | Enhanced Samll Device Interface |
| ADEOS | Advanced Earth Observing Satelite |
| NWS | Naval Weather Service |
| AFSSO | Air Force Special Security Office |
| AAEE | American Academy Of Environmental Engineers |
| AFATL | Air Force Armament And Testing Laboratory |
| ANS | Advanced Neutron Source |
| CAS | Climate Analysis Section |
| ERDA | Energy Research And Development Administration |