| Acronym | Meaning |
| PCMDI | Program For Climate Model Diagnosis And Intercomparison |
| SMILE | Surface Layer Mixed Experiment |
| DFVLR | Deutsche Forschungs-und Versuchanstalt F?r Luft-und Raumfahrt E.V. |
| ARGOS | Data Collection And Location System |
| ESCP | Earth Sciences Curriculum Project |
| PI/TL | Principal Investigator/Team Leader |
| EOP | Equal Employment Opportunity |
| DOA | Department Of Agriculture |
| DOE/NV | DOE Nevada Operations Office |
| NASW | National Association Of Science Writers |