| Acronym | Meaning |
| FOC | Full Operational Capability |
| POC | Project Operations Center |
| FCOM | Federal Coordinators Office Of Meteorology |
| DEC | Digital Equipment Corporation |
| HRIR | High-resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| MAC | Multiple Access Computer |
| CCR | Climate Change Research |
| ERDA | Energy Research And Development Administration |
| DPC | DLESE Program Center |
| EON | 10 To The 9th Years |