| Acronym | Meaning |
| UARC | Upper Atmosphere Research Corporation |
| UCARF | UCAR Foundation |
| DM | Data Management |
| GDP | Ground Data Processor |
| DWS | Dropwindsonde |
| CCEA | Center For Climatic And Environmental Assessment |
| AP | Administrative Procedure |
| GCIP | GEWEX Continental-Scale International Project |
| EVE | Equilibrium Vegetation Ecology |
| ELVD | Every Launch Vehicle Directorate |