| Acronym | Meaning |
| SID | Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance |
| RDT&E | Research, Development, Test And Evaluation |
| WARN | Weather-Auto Relay Network |
| ITPR | Infrared Temperature Profile Radiometer |
| TCP/IP | Transmission Control Program/Internet Protocol |
| NIC | Network Interface Card |
| DOD | Department Of Defense |
| SPC | Storm Prediction Center |
| NWSOP | National Winter Storms Operations Plan |
| ISR | Individual Schedule Request |