| Acronym | Meaning |
| KB/S | Kbits/s |
| DYCOMS | Dynamics And Chemistry Of Marine Stratocumulus |
| DAS | Data-Acquisition System |
| AFNB | US Air Force Scientific Advisory Board |
| ARWG | Atmospheric Radiation Working Group |
| BD | Blowdown |
| IRS | Indian Remote-sensing Satellite |
| EEOC | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
| WAS | Whole Air Sampler |
| NAOS | North American Observing System |