| Acronym | Meaning |
| TIME-GCM | Thermosphere-Ionosphere-Mesosphere-Electrodynamic General Circulation Model |
| ZDR | Differential Reflectivity |
| CAD | Control Alternate Delete (PC Keyboard Reset Sequence) |
| IFYGL | International Field Year For The Great Lakes |
| MCCS | Mesoscale Convective Complexes |
| CDIAC | Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center |
| LDS | Linear Depolarization Ratio |
| IOC | Initial Operating Capability |
| TAP | Transportation Alternatives Program |
| AIAA | American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronauts |