| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMAGE | Institute For Mathematics Applied To The Geosciences |
| ADM | Administrative Services Section |
| IRJE | Internet Remote Job Entry |
| ICJOB | IBM-to-Cray Interactive Interface |
| EUCLID | European Cooperation For The Long Term In Defense |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| AMIP | Atmospheric Model Intercomparison Project |
| FIRE | First ISCCP Radiation Experiment |
| SEM | Scanning Electron Microscope |
| ARM | Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program |