| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICWF | Interactive Computer Worded Forecast |
| AAAS | American Association For The Advancement Of Science |
| PAR | Photosynthetically Active Radiation |
| UCAR | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research |
| RFF | Resources For The Future |
| BX | Base Exchange |
| LAMPS | Limited-Area Mesoscale Prediction System |
| APEX | Acid Precipitation Experiment |
| CAMAC | Computer-automated Measurement And Control |
| PXBT | Expendable Bathythermograph (water Dropped Temperature Device) |