| Acronym | Meaning |
| DCR | Data Collection Request |
| QPF | Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting |
| RATS | Real-time Aircraft Tracking System |
| JHWRP | Joint Hawaii Warm Rain Project |
| PAWS | Psychological |
| P/L-EX | Payload Executive |
| ESIS | ESA Space Information Systems |
| LLP | Lightning Location And Protection |
| NBS | National Bureau Of Standards |
| STEM | Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics |