| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADM | Action Description Memorandum |
| VSP | Visiting Scientist Programs |
| CAE | Computer Aided Engineering |
| MAF | Mesoscale Analysis Forecasting |
| IRIS | Italian Research Interim Stage |
| KISS | Kanton Island Sounding System |
| HF | High Frequency |
| EEC | European Economic Community |
| FT | Identification For An Aviation Terminal Forecast |
| APR | Aberdeen Pulsed Reactor Facility |