| Acronym | Meaning |
| DIS | Defense Intelligence Service |
| GDR | Geophysical Data Record |
| SSC'S | Sudden Storm Commencements |
| ICWWP | Interagency Committee For World Weather Programs |
| VRR | Visual Radio Range |
| AGDATS | Air-Ground Data Telemetry System |
| BNL | Brookhaven National Laboratory |
| AGM | Atmospheric Gas Measurements Section |
| HIS | High-resolution Interferometer Sounder |
| PRT | Platinum Resistance Thermometer |