| Acronym | Meaning |
| RAPS | Real-Time Analysis And Prediction Of Storms |
| ISA | Instrument Society Of America |
| CAG | Computing Advisory Group |
| ASPA | American Society Of Public Administration |
| ESHP | Effective Shaft Horse Power |
| R | Roentger |
| NOWRAD | National Operational Weather Radar |
| AMOS | Automatic Meteorological Observation System |
| RAOB | Radiosonde Observation |
| APACM | Atmospheric Physical And Chemical Monitor |