| Acronym | Meaning |
| LLP | Lightning Location And Protection |
| LAMSS | Laser Air Motion Sensing System |
| IOP | Intensive Observation Period |
| ACSH | American Council On Science & Health |
| TUV | Tropospheric Ultraviolet And Visible Radiation Model |
| CALTECH | California Institute Of Technology |
| AAS | Acid Addition System |
| PRE-AWIPS | Preprototype AWIPS |
| UND | University Of North Dakota |
| AOV | Air-operated Valve |