| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRAC | Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee |
| SMG | Scientific And Management Group |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| ALI | Alpha/LAMP Integration |
| AFCCN | Air Force Chief Scientist |
| O AND A | Orbit And Altitude |
| WRP | Weather Research Program |
| WGS84 | World Geodetic Survey 1984 |
| AGCM | Atmospheric General Circulation Models |
| AMC | Appraisal Management Center |