| Acronym | Meaning |
| GTMS | Global Thermospheric Mapping Study |
| OPLE | Omega Position Location Equipment |
| ABL | Atmospheric Boundary Layer |
| GVAR | GOES Variable |
| EEMOC | European EMOC |
| NOSIE | NODC Ocean Science Information Exchange |
| RCA | Request For Contract Action |
| CCARS | Computer Controlled Automatic Rain Sampler |
| BDSP | Basic Data Set Project |
| NSTA | National Science Teachers Association |