| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDS | Interdisciplinary Study |
| GOOS | Global Ocean Observing System |
| RAWPG | Regional Aviation Weather Products Generator |
| CCHW | Citizens Clearinghouse For Hazardous Wastes |
| TOPS | Transcendental Operating System |
| STF | Short-Term Forecast |
| ANS | Autonomic Nervous System |
| WITI | Weather Information Technologie |
| NESC | National Environmental Satellite Center |
| MRF | Meteorological Rocket Facility |