| Acronym | Meaning |
| VTPR | Vertical Temperature Profile Radiometer |
| RI | Research Institute |
| GCOS | Global Climate Observing System |
| ADP | Administrative Data Processing |
| RPC | Remote Procedure Call |
| CDR | Circular Depolarization Ratio |
| CASS | Computer-Assisted Surveillance System |
| AMFS | Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Studies |
| UIP | UCAR Intellectual Property |
| BPI | Budget |