| Acronym | Meaning |
| SLR | Satellite Laser Ranging |
| AER | AWIPS Forecast Preparation System |
| PEM | Pacific Exploratory Measurements |
| UICP | Uniform Inventory Control Program |
| GN AND C | Guidance |
| BNI | Bechtel National |
| MFD | Master File Directory |
| LOHSS | Local Hardware And Software Systems |
| MATCH | Model For Atmospheric Chemistry And Transport |
| AXBT | Expendable Bathythermographs Air Dropped Temperature Device |