| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESMR | Electronically Scanning Microwave Radiometer |
| SDSC | San Diego Supercomputing Center |
| NOWES | Northern Wetlands Study |
| IFD | In-flight Deployment |
| LORAN-C | Long Range (aid To) Navigation-C |
| AT | Accelerator Technology |
| AMTS | Advanced Moisture And Temperature Sounder |
| PSU | Pennsylvania State University |
| LLWAS | Low-Level Wind Shear Alert System |
| AP | Access Permit |