| Acronym | Meaning |
| TWC | The Weather Channel |
| DTF3 | Diagnostic Turbulent Flux Algorithm |
| PIREPS | Pilot Reports |
| ESL | Earth Sciences Laboratories |
| FIFE | First ISLSCP Field Experiment |
| B | Bit |
| AL/OIEA | AL Office Of Intergovernmental And External Affairs |
| UWGB | University Of Wisconsin At Green Bay |
| ERS | Element Requirements Specification |
| SCOPE | Scientific Committee On Problems Of The Environment |