| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADISS | Analytical Data Interchange And Storage Standards |
| O-O | Object-oriented |
| DTF3.1 | Same As DTF3 |
| GIIS | General Instrument Interface Specification |
| IPU | Instrument Processor Unit |
| DF | Direction Finding |
| DRD&DAA | Environmental Research |
| BLIP | Boundary Layer Instrument Package |
| CALS | Computer-aided Acquisition And Logistics Support |
| ARWG | Atmospheric Radiation Working Group |