| Acronym | Meaning |
| GCM | Global Change Model |
| TCMRS | Tropical Climate Monitoring And Research Station |
| KAFB | Kirkland Air Force Base |
| GLGS | GOES Local Groundstation System |
| AAG | Association Of American Geographers |
| IUE | International Ultraviolet Explorer |
| PCAST | President's Council Of Advisers On Science And Technology |
| TOGA | Tropical Ocean And Global Atmosphere Program(me) |
| NOC | Naval Oceanographic Command |
| AMS | Appraisal Management System |