| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAM | Subsynoptic Advection Model |
| LSA | Logistics Support Analysis |
| GADMAP | GATE Aircraft Data Management Program |
| LIDAR | Light Detection And Ranging Instrument |
| QC | Quality Control |
| AAM | Airborne Activity Monitor |
| ARWG | Atmospheric Radiation Working Group |
| RCAG | Remote-controlled Air-to-ground |
| FCOM | Federal Coordinators Office Of Meteorology |
| CCM5 | Community Climate Model 5 |