| Acronym | Meaning |
| NSG | Natural Systems Group |
| GEMPAK | General Meteorological Package |
| CDW | Critical Design Walk-through |
| DDN | Data Defense Network |
| IVVS | Interactive Verification And Visualization System (RTVS) |
| ML | Mesa Laboratory |
| ASIC | Application Specific Integrated Circuit |
| FCCSET | Federal Coordinating Council On Science |
| OGP | Office Of Global Programs |
| OSTP | Office Of Science And Technology Policy |