| Acronym | Meaning |
| EEID | EOSDIS External Interface Document |
| ASL | Atmospheric Science Laboratory |
| NWS | National Weather Service |
| FACE | Florida Area Cirrus Experiment |
| AICHE | American Institute Of Chemical Engineers |
| TROPEX | Tropical Experiment |
| TOA | Top Of The Atmosphere |
| DEC | Digital Equipment Corporation |
| BCWP | Budgeted Cost For Work Performed |
| AO | Administrative Order |