| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESAD | Earth Science And Applications Division |
| M-ISWS | Illinois State Water Survey |
| SSC'S | Sudden Storm Commencements |
| ISSS | International Society Of Soil Science |
| ICES | International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
| AFP | Advanced Flexible Processor |
| ASE | Air Sea Experiment |
| AFTAC | Air Force Technical Applications Center |
| F/P-INT | Fabry-Perot Interferometer |
| DYCOMS-II | Dynamics And Chemistry Of Marine Stratocumulus |