| Acronym | Meaning |
| DE | Dynamics Explorer |
| HMMR | High Resolution Multifrequency Microwave Radiometer |
| GOFS | Global Ocean Flux Study |
| NOAANET | NOAA Network |
| FGCMS | Fast GC / MS = Fast Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry |
| FIFE II | First ISLSCP Field Experiment II |
| SWAP | Severe Weather Avoidance Program |
| HIRS | High Infrared Radiometer (or Radiation) Sounder |
| TGCM | Thermospheric General Circulation Model |
| SAFE | A Proposed Australian Savanna Fire Experiment |