| Acronym | Meaning |
| NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite Data And Information Service |
| DTRC | David Taylor Research Center |
| GAMETAG | Global Atmospheric Measurements Experiment On Tropospheric Aerosols And Gases |
| CCNS | Concerned Citizens For Nuclear Safety |
| ABC | Aerobiochemical |
| PNA | Pacific/North American |
| APT | Automatic Picture Transmission |
| DOE/HQ | Department Of Energy Headquarters |
| MBT | Miscellaneous Budget Transactions |
| MODCOMP | A Machine Manufactured By Modular Computer Systems Inc. |