| Acronym | Meaning |
| OLE | Object Linking And Embedding |
| LES | Large-eddy Simulation |
| HRDL | High-resolution Doppler Lidar |
| LRT | Low Rate Type |
| MAB | Meteorological Applications Branch |
| ISDN | Integrated Services Digital Network |
| IDNDR | International Decade For Natural Disaster Reduction |
| DRM | Design Reference Mission |
| AIMR | Airborne Imaging Microwave Radiometer |
| SOAP | Simple Object Access Protocol |