| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNIDATA | University Data Interactive Computing And Communications Systems |
| NLDS | National Lightning Detection System |
| BUREC | Bureau Of Reclamation |
| ICAS | Interdepartmental Communication For Atmospheric Science |
| GOALS | Global Ocean-Atmosphere-Land System |
| DRI | Desert Research Institute |
| NEXRAD | Next Generation Weather Radar |
| ACO/UK | ACO/United Kingdom |
| GENPRO | General Processor |
| IAG | Interagency Agreement |