| Acronym | Meaning |
| USDC | United States Department Of Commerce |
| AIP | American Institute Of Physics |
| NASA | National Aeronautics And Space Administration |
| DBER | Division Of Biomedical And Environmental Research |
| GLS | GOMR Limb Sounder |
| CCD | Charge-Couple Device |
| MIRAGE | Megacity Impacts On Regional And Global Environments |
| JEC | Joint-Evaluation Committee |
| ASR | Annual Scientific Report |
| DYANA | Dynamics Adapted Network For The Atmosphere |