| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDED | Core Dynamics And The Earth's Dynamo |
| WYSIWYG | What You See Is What You Get |
| HPA | High Power Amplifier |
| UICP | Uniform Inventory Control Program |
| GN | Ground Network |
| DLD | Digital Loran Dropwindsonde |
| FREON | DuPont Trade Name |
| MODAC | Meteorological Observation And Data Assimilation Center |
| UCARF | UCAR Foundation |
| DGC | Division Of Grants And Contracts |