| Acronym | Meaning |
| GOMOT | Global Observations |
| SOPAC | Scripps Orbit And Permanent Array Center |
| RAMOS | Remote Automatic Meteorological Observing Station |
| MADAM | Master Data Acquisition Module |
| ICCP | International Commission Of Clouds And Precipitation |
| IBM AT | IBM Advanced Technology Personal Computer |
| FAC | Facilities Advisory Council |
| ALCM | Air-launched Cruise Missile |
| DULTI | University Of Denver Low Turbulence Inlet |
| EMMP | Environmental Monitoring And Mitigation Plan |