| Acronym | Meaning |
| HRD | Hurricane Research Division |
| RUC | Rapid Update Cycle |
| ACARS | ARINC Communication |
| LBJSC | Lydon B Johnson Space Center |
| FREON | DuPont Trade Name |
| TIROS | Thermal Infrared Observational Satellite |
| PIDC | Precision Instrument Development Center |
| FATS | Firearms Training Simulator |
| HRS | High-resolution Data Service |
| AIAA | American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronauts |