| Acronym | Meaning |
| ALDEN | Alden Electronics |
| ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organization |
| DRM | Design Reference Mission |
| ESC | Engineering Support Center |
| (C4) | Center For Clouds |
| MPOA | Multi-Protocol Over ATM |
| ICECOLORS | Cold Water Component Of WATERCOLORS |
| ACDF | Advanced Chemical Diagnostics Facility |
| IUCRM | Inter Union Commission On Radio Meteorology |
| LOE | Level Of Effort |