| Acronym | Meaning |
| NGT | NASA Ground Terminal |
| SGML | Standard Generalized Markup Language |
| FET | Field-effect Transistor |
| DDS | Domestic Data Service |
| MIMR | Multiband Imaging Microwave Radiometer |
| MWO | Mt. Washington Observatory |
| IDNDR | International Decade For Natural Disaster Reduction |
| DRTS | Data Relay And Tracking Satellite |
| ADP | Automatic Data Processing |
| SMG | Scientific And Management Group |