| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCM | Solar Constant Monitor |
| SMRP | Satellite And Mesometeorology Research Project |
| C2FBR2 | Halon 2402 |
| AERE | Atomic Energy Research Establishment |
| AAP | Aviation Applications Program |
| EG&G | Inc. |
| SCSI | Small Computer System Interface |
| FOF | Field Observing Faciltilty |
| POP | Probability Of Precipitation |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization |