| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATMOS | Atmospheric Trace Molecules Observed By Spectroscopy |
| IHOP 2002 | International H2O Project 2002 |
| IGU | International Geographical Union |
| ARM-CART | Atmospheric Radiation Measurement-Clouds And Radiation Testband |
| BSR | Budget Surplus Report |
| SEQUAL | Seasonal Equatorial Atlantic Study |
| ILS | Instrument Landing System |
| RAOB | Radiosonde Observation |
| NWSTC | National Weather Service Telecommunications |
| OT | Optical Techniques Group |