| Acronym | Meaning |
| AP | Amparo |
| INTEX | NASA's Intercontinental Chemical Transport Experiment |
| AERE | Atomic Energy Research Establishment |
| UPS | Uninterruptible Power Supply |
| PACE | Precipitation Augmentation For Crops Experiment |
| SHEF | Standard Hydrometeorological Exchange Format |
| SMG | Scientific And Management Group |
| NOC | Network Operations Center |
| FATS | South African Air Force Tactical Support Command |
| ATEX | Atlantic Tropical Experiment |