| Acronym | Meaning |
| ABL | Atmospheric Boundary Layer |
| ESSIS | Earth System Science Information System |
| IUPS | International Union Of Physiological Sciences |
| GCP | Global Chemistry Program |
| AIS | Advanced Isotope Separation |
| MELTER | Mesosphere/ Lower Thermosphere Explorer |
| GPO | Government Printing Office |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| AVE | Atmospheric Variability Experiment |
| NNF | Non-NSF Funded |