| Acronym | Meaning |
| KPNO | Kitt Peak National Observatory Arizona |
| WEAP | Weather Education And Awareness Project |
| NATS | NCAR Aircraft (or Airborne) Telemetry System |
| IDD | Interface Definition Document |
| ERDA | Energy Research And Development Administration |
| APC | Argon Purge Cart |
| DIPS DMS IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM | N/A |
| AWFTF | Aviation Weather Forecasting Task Force |
| ND | Near-dedicated |
| ARCNET | Attached Resource Computer Network |