| Acronym | Meaning |
| RAMS | Random Access Measurement System |
| AEA | Atomic Energy Authority |
| DVM | Dynamic Vegetation Model |
| MPR | Advanced Microwave Precipitation Radiometer |
| SOAP | Simple Object Access Protocol |
| VUG | Visualization Users Group |
| SSM/R | Special Sensor Microwave Radiometer |
| AT | Abnormal Transient |
| PD | Positive Definite |
| AMC | Appraisal Management Center |