| Acronym | Meaning |
| NTCC | Nimbus Technical Control Center |
| HKUST | Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology |
| BP | Budget And Planning Office |
| IDCS | Image-dissector Camera System |
| DSS | Data Support Section |
| RV | Research Vessel |
| RMC | Regional Meteorological Center |
| UARC | Upper Atmosphere Research Corporation |
| USTAR | UCAR Scientist's Technical Areas Of Research |
| WBRT | Weather Bureau Radio Thoedolite |