| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRI | International Research Institute For Climate Prediction |
| SHF | Super High Frequency |
| SURANET | Southeastern Universities Research Association Network |
| ANS | Autonomic Nervous System |
| INTERFACE | A Common Boundary Between Software Systems Or Pieces Of Equipment |
| ESTSC | Energy Science And Technology Software Center |
| EOS | Earth Observing System |
| RISE | Radiative Inputs From Sun To Earth |
| GEIA | Global Emissions Inventory Activity |
| CEA | Commissariat A |