| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADS | Activity Data Sheet |
| IBM AT | IBM Advanced Technology Personal Computer |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| AMR | Advanced Microwave Radiometer |
| CCARS | Computer Controlled Automatic Rain Sampler |
| NAFTA | North American Free Trade Agreement |
| VISSR | Visible And Infrared Spin-Scan Radiometer |
| F/P-INT | Fabry-Perot Interferometer |
| KITOON | Combination Kite And Balloon |
| ATD | Atmospheric Technology Division |