| Acronym | Meaning |
| NPI | North Pacific Index |
| NCRP | National Council On Radiation Protection And Measurement |
| GSFC | Goddard Space Flight Center |
| ISM | In Situ Measurements |
| CADRE | Center For Analysis Of Dynamics Of Atmospheric Regions |
| ARAC | Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability |
| DORIS | Determination D'Orbite Et Radiopositionement Integre Par Satellite |
| BSRN | Boulder Science Resource Network |
| MOA | Memorandum Of Agreement |
| VM/SP | Virtual Machine/System Product |