| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAC | Medium Access Control |
| SCD | Scientific Computing Division |
| KRMS | Ka-band Radiometer Mapping System |
| IUCRM | Inter Union Commission On Radio Meteorology |
| AIDS | Activity Information Data Systems |
| ICF | Instrument Control Facility |
| OPP | Office Of Polar Programs |
| HDS | High-resolution Data Service |
| ODW | Omega Dropwindsonde |
| DOMSAT | Domestic Satellite |