| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICFD | Institute For Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| PSIA | Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute |
| EM-SCATTERING | Electromagnetic Scattering |
| CAOS | Center For Atmosphere/Ocean Studies |
| D/A | Digital-to-analogue Conversion |
| CAI | Computer-aided Instruction |
| CAENEX | Complex Atmospheric Energetics Experiment |
| SISEX | Shuttle Imaging Spectrometer Experiment |
| VRMS OR VRMS | Volt Root Mean Square |
| WSFO | Weather Service Forecast Office |