| Acronym | Meaning |
| AF | United States Air Force Affiliate |
| ASTER | Atmosphere-Surface Turbulent Exchange Research Facility |
| MHR | Mile High Radar |
| CAI | Computer-aided Instruction |
| POP | Parallel Ocean Program |
| CDFS II | Cloud Depiction And Forecast System |
| NHSRP | National Hail Suppression Research Program |
| MOS | Marine Observation Satellite |
| SLP | Sea Level Pressure |
| W-Z RELATIONSHIP | W = Precipitation Content |