| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRE | Institute Of Radio Engineers |
| BNWL | Battelle Northwest Laboratory |
| NLDS | National Lightning Detection System |
| ETR | Element Test Review |
| NEIC | National Earthquake Information Center |
| NAT | Nitric Acid Trihydrate |
| ESG | Empirical Study Group |
| ZDR | Differential Reflectivity |
| AB | Architect Building |
| IST | Instrument Support Terminal |