| Acronym | Meaning |
| GTMS | Global Thermospheric Mapping Study |
| CAPE | Convective Available Potential Energy |
| CAALS | Consortium On Automated Standards |
| SUNY | The State University Of New York |
| NLDS | National Lightning Detection System |
| AVCS | Advanced Vidicon Camera Service |
| MLNAC | Mesa Lab Network Access Completion |
| ACD | Atmospheric Chemistry Division |
| U.S./JC | United States/Japan Cooperation |
| JMA | Japan Meteorological Agency |