| Acronym | Meaning |
| RAPS-92 | Real-Time Analysis And Prediction Of Storms-1992 |
| HIPLEX | High Plains Experiment |
| WSI | WSI Corporation |
| MPR | Advanced Microwave Precipitation Radiometer |
| MOBILHY | Modelisation Du Bilan Hydrique |
| CB | Meteorological Symbol |
| ALBM | Air-launched Ballistic Missile |
| OD | Outside Diameter |
| PACS | Pan-American Climate Studies |
| CAD/CAM | Computer-design/computer-aided Manufacturing |