| Acronym | Meaning |
| BATS | Biosphere-atmosphere Transfer Scheme |
| ESSIS | Earth System Science Information System |
| BSD UNIX | Berkeley Software Distribution UNIX |
| BCCB | Baseline Change Control Board |
| NDTE | North Dakota Tracer Experiment |
| APU | Auxiliary Power Unit |
| BLP | Boundary Layer Profiler |
| U.S./JC | United States/Japan Cooperation |
| ESSA | Environmental Science Services Administration |
| GRI | Gas Research Institute |