| Acronym | Meaning |
| OO | Object Oriented |
| IGPO | International GEWEX Program Office |
| BSI | British Standards Institute |
| AFPEO/ST | Air Force Programs Executive Officer |
| LAWS | Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder |
| AICC | Adiabatic Isochoric Complete Combustion |
| ODP | Onboard Data Processor |
| DED | Data Element Directory |
| RATS | Real-time Aircraft Tracking System |
| LAWS | Low Altitude Wind Shear |