| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADEOS | Advanced Earth Observing Satelite |
| GTN | Germantown |
| DECAFE | Dynamique Et Chimie De L'Atmosphere En Foret Equitoriale |
| NWSC | National Weather Satellite Center |
| LEARN (PROJECT) | Laboratory Experience In Atmospheric Research |
| EMR | Electomagnetic Radiation |
| ALARA | As Low As Reasonably Achievable |
| MECCA | Mesoscale Experiment Center For Control And Analysis |
| ADATS | Automated Data Acquisition And Transfer System |
| DMP | Data Management Plan |