| Acronym | Meaning |
| NDVI | Normalized Difference Vegetation Index |
| USN | United States Navy |
| GGNS | Grand Gulf Nuclear Station |
| BAPMON | Baseline Air Pollution Monitoring Network |
| IAMAS | International Association Of Meteorology And Atmospheric Sciences |
| RV | Research Vessel |
| APA | Administrative Procedures Act |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport |
| DSSG | Defense Science Study Group |
| GRASP | Graphic Animation System For Professionals |