| Acronym | Meaning |
| GRD | Geophysics Research Directorate |
| VIP | Versatile Information Processing |
| NSWP | National Space Weather Program |
| RAOBS | Radiosonde Observations |
| EPC | Emergency Planning Commission |
| SRON | Space Research Organization Of The Netherlands |
| CCNS | Concerned Citizens For Nuclear Safety |
| ALERT | Automated Local Evaluation In Real Time |
| AES | Atmospheric Environment Service |
| EBUFR | Enhanced Binary Universal Form |