| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDL | Interactive Display Language |
| METAR | Meteorological Aviation Reports |
| M-PDU | Multiplexed Protocol Data Unit |
| IOC | International Ozone Commission |
| DARTS | DOE Audit Reporting & Tracking System |
| S&R | Search And Rescue |
| SLAP | Shuttle Laser Altimeter Prototype |
| ZWA | Zonal Wind Anomaly |
| CAL/VAL | Calibration/Validation |
| ULAFOS | UCAR And Lower Atmospheric Facilities Oversight Section |