| Acronym | Meaning |
| RR | Risk Reduction |
| SOCRATES | Simulation Of Chemistry |
| IPC | Instrument Processing Center |
| EPICS | Experimental Physics & Industrial Control System |
| NCMRWF | India's National Centre For Medium Range Weather Forecasting |
| ICEX | Ice Experiment |
| AFNB | US Air Force Scientific Advisory Board |
| MIRAGE-MEXICO | Megacity Impact On Regional And Global Environments-Mexico Campaign |
| LRT | Low Rate Type |
| ICWF | Interactive Computer Worded Forecast |