| Acronym | Meaning |
| AMWG | Atmosphere Model Working Group |
| NRC | National Research Council |
| ACWA | American Clean Water Association |
| MATR | MOPITT Algorithm Test Radiometer |
| JIC | Joint Implementation Committee |
| VAS | VISSR Atmospheric Sounder |
| IUPAC | International Union Of Pure And Applied Chemistry |
| ALARA | As Low As Reasonably Achievable |
| CCR | Configuration Change Request |
| ITR | Institute Technical Reports |