| Acronym | Meaning |
| USRA | Universities Space Research Association |
| VTR | Video Tape Recorder |
| DBZ | Decibles |
| DPH | Dew-point Hygrometer |
| ICH | Inter-Union Commission On The Lithosphere |
| AER | AWIPS Forecast Preparation System |
| MCA | Moist Convective Adjustment |
| NMHC | Non-Methane Hydrocarbons |
| ESC | Engineering Support Center |
| DMS | Device Management System |