| Acronym | Meaning |
| TIP | Terminal Interface Processor |
| GMCC | Geophysical Monitoring For Climatic Change |
| ADDE | Abstract Distributed Data Environment |
| NASCOM II | Upgraded Version Of NASA Communications Network |
| MUG | McIDAS Users Group |
| NICI | Negative Ion Chemical Ionization |
| FTACH | Fourier Tachometer |
| AMSR | Advanced Microwave Sounding Radiometer |
| AC | Area Coordinator |
| JOC | Joint Organizing Committee |