| Acronym | Meaning |
| DOE/RF | DOE Rocky Flats Operations Office |
| EWF | Early Warning Form |
| ESS | Earth System Science |
| ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organization |
| FRMAC | Federal Radiological Monitoring And Assessment Center |
| SOARS | Significant Opportunities In Atmospheric Research And Science |
| ESIP | Earth System Information Partners Federation |
| BAFO | Best And Final Offer |
| SLW | Supercooled Liquid Water |
| GIPS | Billions Of Instructions Per Second |