| Acronym | Meaning |
| IUCRM | Inter Union Commission On Radio Meteorology |
| SAR-C | SAR-C Band |
| NMC | National Meteorological Center |
| EDAS | Ecosystem Dynamics And The Atmosphere Section |
| WVIOP | Water Vapor Intensive Observing Period |
| HARS | High-Altitude Route Structure Workstation |
| AFP | Advanced Flexible Processor |
| MR | Management Reserve |
| CARA | Center For Astrophysical Research In Antarctica |
| ALCM | Air-launched Cruise Missile |