| Acronym | Meaning |
| AWQC | Ambient Water Quality Criteria |
| FFTS | Fast-Fourier Transforms |
| CAP | CGD Advisory Panel |
| FASCODE | Fast Atmosphere Signature Code |
| BAC | Boeing Airplane Company |
| DIMES | DIstributed MEtadata System |
| ALBM | Air-launched Ballistic Missile |
| MSFC | Marshall Space Flight Center |
| NAWAU | National Aviation Weather Advisory Unit |
| OPLE | Omega Position Location Equipment |