| Acronym | Meaning |
| RFF | Resources For The Future |
| ITOS | Improved Tiros Operational Satellite |
| INO | Institute For Naval Oceanography |
| GOCC | GARP Operations Control Center |
| DAIRS | Differential Absorption Infrared Sensor |
| VTPR | Vertical Temperature Profile Radiometer |
| AC | Area Coordinator |
| EMP | Electromagnetic Pulse |
| AGRICLIMSS | Agicultural Climate Service System |
| FDM | Full-depth Model |