| Acronym | Meaning |
| LEARN | Laboratory Experience In Atmospheric Research |
| TM | Team Member |
| INDEX | Indian Ocean Experiment |
| ISBN | International Standard Book Number |
| EMO | Emergency Management Office |
| AVHRR | Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer |
| DM | Data Management |
| FSL | Forecast Systems Laboratory |
| HERS | Human Ecology Research Service |
| TOM | Trunk Operations Monitor |