| Acronym | Meaning |
 | TOPEX/POSEIDON | Ocean Topography Experiment |
 | CCU | Cooler Control Unit |
 | FX-ALPHA | FSL X-window AWIPS-Like Prototype For Hydrometeorological Applications |
 | NICI | Negative Ion Chemical Ionization |
 | MPA | Maintenance Purchase Award |
 | JAWOP | Joint Automated Weather Observing Program |
 | BWC | Biological Weapons Convention |
 | NAT | Nitric Acid Trihydrate |
 | A&C | Abatement & Control |
 | ACS | Auxiliary Cooling System |