| Acronym | Meaning |
| UCAR | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research |
| QPF | Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting |
| MSU | Microwave Sounding Unit |
| IAAC | International Antarctic Analysis Center |
| GTOS | Global Terrestrial Observing System |
| TAP IR | Reactive Gases |
| SCAR | Scientific Committee For Antarctic Research |
| RAS | Royal Astronomical Society |
| DPC | DLESE Program Center |
| ACS | Aldus Color File |