| Acronym | Meaning |
| AIRS | Atmospheric Infrared Sounder |
| TDM | Time Division Multiplex |
| LCC | Life Cycle Cost |
| IWRS | Improved Weather Reconnaissance System |
| EUCREX | European Cirrus Research Experimetn |
| RI | Research Institute |
| SGML | Standard Generalized Markup Language |
| W-Z RELATIONSHIP | W = Precipitation Content |
| CABALS | Carrier Balloon System |
| ANACONDA | Intense Electron Beam Accelerator |