| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCRI | Climate Change Research Initiative |
| APACM | Atmospheric Physical And Chemical Monitor |
| PAR | Photosynthetically Active Radiation |
| DCF | Data Capture Facility |
| GIF | Graphics Interchange Format |
| STRATRAD | Strategic Management Of Research And Development |
| MASSCOMP | Massachusetts Computer Corporation |
| GIS | Geographic Information Systems |
| K | Potassium |
| AMOS | Automatic Meteorological Observation System |