| Acronym | Meaning |
| HMMR | High Resolution Multifrequency Microwave Radiometer |
| FAA | Federal Aviation Administration |
| RDA | Remote Database Access |
| LOD2 | Lightweight Omega Digital Dropwindsonde |
| IPOMS | International Polar-Orbiting Meteorological Satellite Group |
| MSD | Mass Storage Device |
| ECCN | Export Control Classification Number |
| ACO | Atomic Coordinating Office |
| DSN | Defense Switched Network |
| METAPPS | Meteorological Applications Task Force |