| Acronym | Meaning |
| B SCALE | Synoptic Scale Ranging From 100 To 1 |
| ARC | Accelerating Rate Calorimetry |
| SCMS | Software Configuration Management Section |
| THORPEX | The Observing System Research And Predictability Experiment |
| SOHO | Solar And Heliosphysical Observatory |
| ICJOB | IBM-to-Cray Interactive Interface |
| TIROS | Television And Infrared Operational Satellite |
| MSOCC | Multisatellite Operations Control Center |
| AIM | Adaptive Injection Molding |
| AWEA | American Wind Energy Association |