| Acronym | Meaning |
| AKP | Atmospheric Kinetics Project |
| DCG | Derived Air Concentration Guide For Uncontrolled Areas |
| IOP | Intensive Observation Period |
| PGS | Product |
| NLDS | National Lightning Detection System |
| JPS | Joint Planning Staff |
| BITS | Biologically Important Trace Species |
| NLDN | National Lightning Detection Network |
| ATST | Advanced Technology Solar Telescope |
| SME | Stratosphere-Mesosphere Explorer Satellite |