| Acronym | Meaning |
| O-LAPS | LAPS Ported To The University Of Oklahoma To Support VORTEX |
| ISPAN | Information Stream Project For AWIPS NOAAport |
| MIMR | Multiband Imaging Microwave Radiometer |
| LOWL | Low Degree Oscillations Experiment |
| ASOS | Automated Surface Observing System |
| OCME | Oceanographic Community Modeling Effort |
| CB | Meteorological Symbol |
| OT | Optical Techniques Group |
| FR | Federal Register |
| ERA | Energy Reorganization Act |