| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDS | Platform Data System |
| MPDATA | Multidimensional Positive Definite Advection Algorithm |
| NOIC | National Oceanographic Instrumentation Center |
| (C3) | Command |
| SCSI | Small Computer System Interface |
| PMS | Particle Measuring System |
| MOTIF | N/A |
| AAS | Acid Addition System |
| ORR | Operations Readiness Review |
| ALAPCO | Association Of Local Air Pollution Control Officials |