| Acronym | Meaning |
| PARS | Paralleled-processing Applied Research Systems |
| CCB | Change Control Board |
| ERBE | Earth Radiation Budget Experiment |
| MCA | Moist Convective Adjustment |
| F | Femto |
| DTF3 | Diagnostic Turbulent Flux Algorithm |
| SPC | Storm Prediction Center |
| ACVC | Arms Control Verification Committee |
| IRLS | Interrogation & Reading Location System |
| FDC | Fluid Dynamics Conference |