| Acronym | Meaning |
| OAR | Office Of Atmospheric Research |
| INTERNET | The Collection Of All Interconnected Computer Networks Around The Globe That Use The TCP/IP Protocol |
| EPI | Environmental Policy Institute |
| DOE/RFO | DOE Rocky Flats Office |
| AMI | Active Microwave Instrument |
| IGAC | International Global Atmospheric Chemistry |
| LTER | Long-Term Ecological Research Program |
| FWS | Fish And Wildlife Service |
| SME | Stratosphere-Mesosphere Explorer Satellite |
| EORV | Emergency Operating Records Vault |