| Acronym | Meaning |
| OLE | Object Linking And Embedding |
| PFA | Prime Factor Algorithm |
| MODD | Meteorological And Omega Data Digitizer |
| SDAM | Satellite Data Access And Management Format |
| SPANDAR | Space Range Radar |
| NASCO | NAS Committee On Oceanography |
| RANN | Research Applied To National Needs |
| NIMBUS | Networked Information Management Client-Based User Service |
| GCMG | Global Climate Modeling Group |
| SDHS | Satellite Data Handling System |