| Acronym | Meaning |
| VOCS | Volatile Organic Compounds |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider |
| PPP | Point-to-Point Protocol |
| NPGATE | NCAR PROFS Gateway Computer |
| OWWS | Office Of World Weather Systems |
| NEWS | National Extreme Weather Systems |
| NATS | NCAR Aircraft (or Airborne) Telemetry System |
| NEHRP | National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program |
| R/T | Receiver/Transmitter |
| FTSC | FSL Technical Steering Committee |