| Acronym | Meaning |
| RDAS | Reflectivity Data Acquisition System |
| MB | Millibar |
| FX-ALPHA | FSL X-window AWIPS-Like Prototype For Hydrometeorological Applications |
| DOC | Department Of Commerce |
| BRS | Bibliographic Retrieval Service |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| BIT | Binary Digit (either 0 Or 1) |
| APL | Average Power Laser |
| FSEC | Florida Solar Energy Center |
| SEC | Science Executive Committee |