| Acronym | Meaning |
| LIS | Library And Information Systems |
| SAGE | Stratospheric Aerosol And Gas Experiment |
| NAG | Numerical Algorithms Group Inc. |
| UNOLS | University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System |
| NEPA | National Environmental Policy Act |
| ASOS | Automated Surface Observing System |
| IRICP | International Research Center For Climate Prediction |
| VIS-UV | Visible/ultraviolet Spectrometer |
| AMO | Advanced Munitions Office |
| IOC | International Ozone Commission |