| Acronym | Meaning |
| SIGMA | Software For Interactive Graphics And Model Analysis |
| DBER | Division Of Biomedical And Environmental Research |
| TID | Traveling Ionospheric Disturbance |
| ACRT | Aircraft Report |
| MIMD | Multiple Instruction Multiple Data |
| LANTEX | Lantau Experiment |
| UNCED | United Nations Conference On Environment And Development |
| AFB | Atmospheric Fluidized Bed |
| DUDFCD | Denver Urban Drainage And Flood Control District |
| EC | European Community |