| Acronym | Meaning |
| NPAS | Network Planning And Analysis System |
| BAHC | Biospheric Aspects Of The Hydrological Cycle |
| ESDI | Enhanced Samll Device Interface |
| INU | Inertial Navigation Unit |
| CAALS | Consortium On Automated Standards |
| INSU | National Institute For Sciences Of The Universe |
| USGCRP | United States Global Change Research Program |
| QBO | Quasi-Biennial Oscillation |
| OGCM | Ocean General Circulation Model |
| AL/HPD | AL Health Protection Division |