| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCOPE | Cooperative Convective Precipitation Experiment |
| RT/PC | RISC Technology/Personal Computer |
| KR | Kilorayleigh |
| ERAB | Energy Research Advisory Board |
| ESD | Electronic System Division |
| LANL | Los Alamos National Laboratory |
| FERC | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
| SWAP | Severe Weather Avoidance Program |
| NRN | National Research Network |
| AL | Analytical Laboratory |