| Acronym | Meaning |
| UPS | Uninterruptible Power Supply |
| SCSI | Small Computer System Interface |
| AEC | Atomic Energy Commision |
| RAPS-92 | Real-Time Analysis And Prediction Of Storms-1992 |
| EFEDA | European Field Experiment In Desertification-Threatened Area |
| ICC | Instrument Control Center |
| EM | Evaluation Model |
| ETIP | Experimental Technology Incentive Program |
| CASE | Computer Aided Software Engineering |
| MALTS | Marine Layer Thickness Study |