| Acronym | Meaning |
| DP | Data Processing |
| EPI | Electronic Position Indicator |
| ROPCOM | Remote OPCM |
| NSRDS | National Standard Reference Data System |
| GAO | General Accounting Office |
| JSC | Joint Scientific Committee |
| HDGCP | Human Dimensions Of Global Change Program |
| MPC | Mother-of-pearl Clouds |
| UNCHE OR UNCHE | United Nations Conference On The Human Environment |
| SODAR | Sonic Backscatter Technique For Measuring Wind Profiles |