| Acronym | Meaning |
| RIDDS | Radar Interface And Data Distribution System |
| PCMDI | Program For Climate Model Diagnosis And Intercomparison |
| JMRNSC | Joint Meteorological Rocket Network Steering Committee |
| STOL | Short Takeoff And Landing |
| MM4 | Mesoscale Model |
| IWG | Implementation Working Group |
| AD&D | Accidental Death And Dismemberment |
| PIBALS | Pilot Balloons |
| NAIC | National Astronomy And Ionosphere Center |
| FIFRA | Federal Insecticide |