| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCOSTEP | Scientific Committee On Solar-Terrestrial Physics |
| DVM | Dynamic Vegetation Model |
| AXAF | Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility |
| BARRNET | Bay Area Regional Research Network |
| PETA | People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals |
| UKMO | United Kingdom Meteorological Office |
| GCP | Global Change Program |
| ECMRWF | European Centre For Medium-Range Weather Forecasts |
| IPOC | International Partner Operations Center |
| DAC | Disaster Assistant Center |