| Acronym | Meaning |
| RUC | Rapid Update Cycle |
| ATMOS | Atmospheric Trace Molecules Observed By Spectroscopy |
| ESIP | Earth System Information Partners Federation |
| ML | Mesa Laboratory |
| TIAA | Teachers Insurance And Annuity Association |
| EEC | European Economic Community |
| K | Potassium |
| SLAPS | St. Louis Air Pollution Study |
| TTO | Transient Tracers In The Ocean |
| IAA | International Academy Of Astronautics |