| Acronym | Meaning |
| ALU | Arithmetic Logic Unit |
| UCARNET | University Cooperation For Atmospheric Research Network |
| AA | Assistant Administrator |
| IMEP | International Meteorological Educational Program |
| SAR-C | SAR-C Band |
| SAI | Sudden Auroral Intensity |
| GPS CORS | Global Positioning System Continuously Operating Reference Stations |
| DECUS | Digital Equipment Computer Users Society |
| BRAN | Boulder Research And Administrative Network |
| NLDS | National Lightning Detection System |