| Acronym | Meaning |
| HARP | Hawaiian Rainband Project |
| HRIS | High-Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder |
| CCT | Computer-compatible Tape |
| LTER | Long Term Ecological Research |
| AO | Abnormal Occurrence |
| AXBT | Expendable Bathythermographs Air Dropped Temperature Device |
| DYCOMS | Dynamics And Chemistry Of Marine Stratocumulus |
| AER | Advanced Electric Reactor |
| CCM2 | Community Climate Model Version 2 |
| CDA | Command And Data Acquisition |