| Acronym | Meaning |
| RISE | Radiative Inputs From Sun To Earth |
| WACCM | Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model |
| LPATS | Lightning Position And Tracking System |
| DH&HS | Director Of Health & Human Services |
| ARPANET | Advanced Research Projects Agency Network |
| CARP | Colorado-Amudarya Rivers Project |
| ACM | Advanced Conventional Munitions |
| BAC | Budgeted Cost At Completion |
| HSCT | High Speed Civil Transport |
| IPOMS | International Polar-Orbiting Meteorological Satellite Group |