| Acronym | Meaning |
| MFENET | National Magnetic Fusion Energy Network |
| ERS | Earth Remote-Sensing Satellite |
| MDC | Modified Direct Costs |
| ACIS | Academic Information Systems |
| CCC | Cray Computer Corporation |
| ADS | Airborne Data System |
| AWEA | American Wind Energy Association |
| IDNDR | International Decade For Natural Disaster Reduction |
| MPS | Mesoscale Prediction Section |
| AREAL | Atmospheric Research And Exposure Assessment Lab |