| Acronym | Meaning |
| THORPEX | The Observing System Research And Predictability Experiment |
| EROC | Ecological Rates Of Change |
| TOA | Top Of The Atmosphere |
| C&DH | Command And Data Handling |
| NCF | Network Control Facility |
| NAE | National Academy Of Engineering |
| DNO | Do Not Operate |
| STEPS | Severe Thunderstorm Electrification And Precipitation Study |
| AMS | Accelerator Mass Spectrometer |
| MASP | Multi-angle Aerosol Spectrometer Probe |