| Acronym | Meaning |
| LDR | Linear Depolarization Ratio |
| JODC | Japan Ocean Data Center |
| SLATT | Stratospheric Latitudinal And Temporal Trends (exchange Committee) |
| ASQC | American Society For Quality Control |
| ASASP | Advanced Solid-State Array Sensor |
| JERS | Japan Earth Remote Sensing Satellite |
| DLR | Deutsche Zentrum Fur Luft-und Raumfarht |
| ASM | American Society For Metals |
| ICMSSR | Interagency Committee For Meteorological Services And Supporting Research |
| PIREP | Pilot Weather Report |