| Acronym | Meaning |
| PEM | Pacific Exploratory Measurements |
| CALS | Computer-aided Acquisition And Logistics Support |
| GLOCHEM | Global Atmospheric Chemistry (or Chemical) Survey |
| NAS | National Academy Of Sciences |
| IBM AT | IBM Advanced Technology Personal Computer |
| AML | Acronym Master List |
| ABTRES | Abatement & Residual Forecasting Model |
| WG/NGWR | Working Group For Next-Generation Weather Radar |
| MKS | Meter-kilogram-second System Of Measurement |
| AWS | Aviation Weather Service |