| Acronym | Meaning |
| U.S./JC | United States/Japan Cooperation |
| GDS | Global Dynamics Section |
| CAM | Computer-aided Manufacturing |
| CALTECH | California Institute Of Technology |
| STRADAP | Storm Radar Data Processor |
| TROPOZ | Tropospheric Ozone Experiment |
| LDAD | Local Data Acquisition And Dissemination |
| AREA | File Format Used For Graphic Images By The McIDAS Application |
| GCTE | Global Change And Terrestrial Ecosystems |
| NGTG | NCAR GARP Task Group |