| Acronym | Meaning |
| DCM | Deep Convection Model |
| DID | Data Item Description |
| NICI | Negative Ion Chemical Ionization |
| AWGWC | Air Force Global Weather Center |
| VISTA | Visual Terrain Analyzer |
| WRL | Willow Run Laboratories |
| ITWS | Integrated Terminal Weather System |
| AARADCOM | US Army Armanents R&D Command |
| ENCAR | Enclosed Cryopump For Air Sample Recovery |
| AQM | Atmospheric Quality And Modification |