| Acronym | Meaning |
| NEXUS | Next Upper Air Sounder (system) |
| SJVAQS | San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Study |
| KR | Kilorayleigh |
| OASM | Operational Analysis Support Model |
| NHSRP | National Hail Suppression Research Program |
| BNI | Bechtel National |
| INPA | Instituto Nacional De Pesquisas Da Amazonia |
| AIC | Acceptable Intake For Chronic Exposure |
| MMS | Microscale Meteorology Section |
| MOSES | Manned Open Sea Experiment Station |