| Acronym | Meaning |
| GHRS | Goddard High Resolution Spectograph |
| FOB | Free On Board |
| AQM | Atmospheric Quality And Modification |
| LFM | Limited-area Fine Mesh |
| SUDS | System For User Editing And Display Of Soundings |
| CCD | Conference Of The Committee On Disarmament |
| FORGE | Funds For Overseas Research Grants For Education |
| AFI | Atomic Industrial Forum |
| SPC | Storm Prediction Center |
| GCMG | Global Climate Modeling Group |