| Acronym | Meaning |
| FICA | Federal Insurance Contributions Act |
| IBM PC | Generic Term For IBM Personal Computers |
| DROT | Direct Read Out Terminal |
| ETR | Element Test Review |
| APACM | Atmospheric Physical And Chemical Monitor |
| NAOS | North American Observing System |
| JIC | Joint Implementation Committee |
| ARGOS | French Satellite-borne Data Relay And Platform Location System |
| GTG | GARP Task Group |
| RCHO | Aldehydes |