| Acronym | Meaning |
| EXCEL | Experimental Chloride Extraction Line |
| NCAR | N/A |
| EODC | Earth Observation Data Centre |
| ODW | Omega Dropwindsonde |
| MAPS | Mesoscale Analysis And Prediction System |
| LES | Large-eddy Simulation |
| RTH | Regional Telecommunications Hubs |
| MS | The Company Microsoft |
| HSC | High Speed Channel |
| IIOE | International Indian Ocean Expedition |