| Acronym | Meaning |
| TGCM | Thermospheric General Circulation Model |
| SLA | N/A |
| ABAQUS | Finite-element Computer Code |
| CAPS | Center For The Analysis And Prediction Of Storms |
| AER | AWIPS Forecast Preparation System |
| IOC | Initial Operating Capability |
| ULAFOS | UCAR And Lower Atmospheric Facilities Oversight Section |
| ENSO | El Ni-o-Southern Oscillation |
| MCCS | Mesoscale Convective Complexes |
| ISBN | International Standard Book Number |