| Acronym | Meaning |
| REGCM2 | Regional Climate Model |
| UCAR | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research |
| SMRP | Satellite And Mesometeorology Research Project |
| MBPS | Megabits |
| LME | Layer Management Entity |
| GEM | Geospace Environment Modeling Program |
| TCP | Transport Control Protocol |
| HSCT | High Speed Civil Transport |
| ESO | European Southern Observatory |
| CALUTRON | California University Cyclotron |