| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAPS | Center For The Analysis And Prediction Of Storms |
| GDC | GARP Data Center |
| AGS | Alternating-gradient Synchrotron |
| SSTS | Sea Surface Temperatures |
| ANG | Air National Guard |
| DB | Direct Broadcast |
| PCMDI | Program For Climate Model Diagnosis And Intercomparison |
| NIPR | National Institute For Polar Research |
| SSM/T | Special Sensor Microwave Temperature |
| IRICP | International Research Center For Climate Prediction |