| Acronym | Meaning |
| AGARD | Advisory Group For Aeronautical Research And Development |
| IMP | Interface Message Processor ARPANET |
| NAO | North Atlantic Ocean |
| GWC | Global Weather Center |
| RACOON | Radiation Controlled Balloon |
| NCOM | NCAR CSM Ocean Model |
| FPA | Federal Pesticide Act |
| AIAA | American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronauts |
| JFSP | Joint Forecast System Project |
| OPPE | Office Of Policy |