| Acronym | Meaning |
| ALOO | Albuquerque Operations Office |
| TOPCAT | A Clear Air Turbulence Measurement Program |
| MAC | Multiple Access Computer |
| ALPS | Alternate Launch Point System |
| ABWA | American Business Women's Association |
| H/W | Hardware |
| AALC | Amphibious Assault Landing Craft |
| S/N | Signal-to-noise Ratio |
| IMD | Indian Meteorology Department |
| VAP | Voluntary Assistance Program |