| Acronym | Meaning |
| AEC | Atomic Energy Commision |
| AIV | Aviation-impact Variable |
| ELCHEM | Electrified Clouds As Sources Of NOx |
| VTPR | Vertical Temperature Profile Radiometer |
| ALE/GAGE | Atmospheric Lifetime Experiment/Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment |
| IPMP | Intellectual Property Management Program (UCAR) |
| IVVS | Interactive Verification And Visualization System (RTVS) |
| QSO | Quasi-stellar Object |
| SCO | Subcarrier Oscillators |
| TEA | Transversely Excited Atmospheric (pressure) |