| Acronym | Meaning |
| MODD | Meteorological And Omega Data Digitizer |
| LEARN (PROJECT) | Laboratory Experience In Atmospheric Research |
| LDR | LIDAR |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol |
| DRL | Data Requirements List |
| TOS | Tiros Operational Satellite |
| AMP | Ampere |
| IT | Information Transport |
| ILEC | International Lake Environment Committee |
| NTCC | Nimbus Technical Control Center |