| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCPP | Climate Change Prediction Program |
| NESS | National Earth Satellite Service |
| ACCENT | Atmospheric Chemistry Of Combustion Emissions Near The Tropopause |
| SSI | Strategic Simulation Initiative |
| LAPS | Local Analysis And Prediction System |
| PIREP | Pilot Weather Report |
| SWE | Snow-Water Equivalent |
| DSM | DiMethylSulfide |
| BPSG | Budget Planning And Systems Group |
| BPA | Blanket Purchase Award |