| Acronym | Meaning |
| USDI | United States Department Of Interior |
| BPSG | Budget Planning And Systems Group |
| WACCM | Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model |
| LIS | Lightning Imaging Sensor |
| NAE | National Aeronautical Establishment |
| LBJSC | Lydon B Johnson Space Center |
| ER | Electrical Resistivity |
| BARRNET | Bay Area Regional Research Network |
| CACGP | Commission On Atmospheric Chemistry And Global Pollution |
| GFS | Global Forecast System |