| Acronym | Meaning |
| MARD | Modernization Associated Restructuring Demonstration |
| NECHE | Northeast Colorado Hail Experiment |
| DNS | Direct Numerical Simulation |
| ARW | Advanced Research Workshop |
| OSO | Office Of Space Operations |
| IAPO | International Association Of Physical Oceanography |
| JERS-1 | Japanese Earth Resources Sensing Satellite 1 |
| AGARD | Advisory Group For Aeronautical Research And Development |
| AGM | Atmospheric Gas Measurements Section |
| AIS | Acceptable Intake For Subchronic Exposure |