| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACARS | ARINC Communication |
| AO | Abnormal Occurrence |
| MAPS/RUC | MAPS Is The Research Version Of The Rapid Update Cycle |
| BE | Best Estimate |
| DWB | Library |
| TDWR | Terminal Doppler Weather Radar |
| HYPERCHANNNEL | High-speed Communications Link |
| ATLAS | Atmospheric Laboratory For Applications And Science |
| LOTUS | Lower Thermosphere And Upper Stratosphere |
| AMS | Aerial Measurement Station |