| Acronym | Meaning |
| IIPS | Interactive Information And Processing Systems [for Meteorology |
| BMRC | Bureau Of Meteorology Research Centre |
| ODW | Omega Dropwindsonde |
| ODP | Ozone Depletion Potential |
| SCATT | Scatterometer |
| DAC | Disaster Assistant Center |
| IAG | Interagency Agreement |
| OD | Outside Diameter |
| AISC | Assessment And Information Services Center |
| USPHS | United States Public Health Service |