| Acronym | Meaning |
 | BIGIT | A Binary Digit |
 | BRS | Bibliographic Retrieval Service |
 | C/D | Integrated Phase C And Phase D Contract |
 | DD | Dated |
 | HRSR | High Resolution Scanning Radiometer |
 | VLA | Very Large Array |
 | CCM3 | Community Climate Model Version 3 |
 | AGS | Annulus Gas System |
 | SSD | Cray's Solid-state Storage Device On The CRAY X-MP/48 Computer |
 | ICSI | International Commission On Snow And Ice |