| Acronym | Meaning |
| SUPERNET | Colorado-based State Network |
| ESD | Electronic System Division |
| SOARS | Significant Opportunities In Atmospheric Research And Science |
| EM | Electromagnetic |
| GRP | Geophysical Research Program |
| TEXEX | Texas Frontal Experiment |
| CARP | Carpenter Research Project |
| UNIDATA | University Data Interactive Computing And Communications Systems |
| ALC | Airlift Circulator |
| CASW | Council For The Advancement Of Science Writing |