| Acronym | Meaning |
| INTELSAT | International Telecommunications Satellite |
| BGE | Block Gaussian Elimination |
| MFM | Standard Hard Drives |
| DOD | Digital Omega Dropwindsonde |
| ATRAD | Detailed Atmospheric Radiation Model |
| DPDC | Data Processing And Distribution Center |
| B | Bit |
| NCPO | National Climate Project Office |
| ALC | Airlift Circulator |
| GPCP | Global Precipitation Chemistry Project |