| Acronym | Meaning |
| AGFS | Aviation Gridded Forecast Systems |
| ARWG | Atmospheric Radiation Working Group |
| UHV | Use An Ultrahigh Vacuum |
| TOVS | TIROS Operational Vertical Sounder |
| HWCI | Hardware Configuration Item |
| MAPR | Multi-angle Profiling Radar |
| GOASEX | Gulf Of Alaska Experiment |
| EXCEL | Experimental Chloride Extraction Line |
| BAE | British Aerospace |
| BBS | Bulletin Board System |