| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATRAD | Detailed Atmospheric Radiation Model |
| APS | Axial Power Shape |
| ESD | Employment Security Department |
| EISPACK | Eigensystem Package Subroutine Computing Facility |
| FACE | Florida Area Cirrus Experiment |
| AIDJEX | Arctic Ice Dynamics Joint Experiment |
| MMS | Microscale Meteorology Section |
| ANS | American National Standard |
| ARCAS | All-purpose Rocket For The Collection Of Atmospheric Soundings |
| SDSD | Satellite Data Services Division |