| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCDUG | Scientific Computing Division Users Group Scelming |
| RTTOV | Rediative Transfer (RT) Model For Television Infrared Orbiting Satellite (TIROS) Operational Vertical Sounder (TOVS) |
| IRCAT | Infrared Radiometer To Detect (CAT) Horizontal Temperature Gradients |
| ALAP | As Low As Possible |
| BOD | Board Of Directors |
| ASAS | Advanced Solid-State Array Sensor |
| SPANDAR | Space Range Radar |
| AWC | Aviation Weather Center |
| DDB | Delayed Direct Broadcast |
| SEL | Space Environment Laboratory |