| Acronym | Meaning |
| DEC | DOE Environmental Checklist |
| N-ROSS | Naval Research Oceanographic Satellite System |
| DCR | Data Collection Request |
| HRPT | High Resolution Picture Transmission |
| GKS | Graphic Kernal System |
| WMC | World Meteorological Center(s) |
| AADT | Average Annual Weekday Traffic |
| PROFS | Program For Regional Observing And Forecasting Services |
| QC | Quality Control |
| SEAB | Secretary Of Energy Advisory Board |