| Acronym | Meaning |
| PIDC | Precision Instrument Development Center |
| PICF | Principal Investigator Computing Facility |
| NAPAP | National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program |
| HDGCP | Human Dimensions Of Global Change Program |
| GRIB | Grid In Binary |
| NASCOM II | Upgraded Version Of NASA Communications Network |
| ESMR | Electronically Scanning Microwave Radiometer |
| NAE | National Academy Of Engineering |
| IFOV | Instantaneous Field Of View |
| BDU | Bus Data Unit |