| Acronym | Meaning |
| AIRAPT | International Association For Research On High Pressure Science & Technology |
| BSD | Berkeley Software Distribution |
| DAWG | Data Assimilation Working Group |
| BCWP | Budgeted Cost For Work Performed |
| PSA | Public Service Announcement (radio/TV Term) |
| RECOURSE | Revision Control Unifying Related Environments |
| DS | Lightning Detection Systems |
| SCST | State Committee On Science & Technology |
| FAS | Federation Of American Scientists |
| MAP | Mesoscale Alpine Project |