| Acronym | Meaning |
| GEOSIF | Geoscientific Information Framework |
| DCO | Delayed Compliance Order |
| MLOPEX | Mauna Loa Photochemistry Experiment |
| EPC | Emergency Planning Commission |
| ETEC | Energy Technology Engineering Center |
| TRIP | Thunderstorm Research International Program |
| UMC | UCAR Managment Committee |
| CASC | Coalition For Academic Supercomputer Centers |
| NPOESS | National Polar Orbiter Environmental Satellite System |
| ADAACS | Affiliated Distributed Active Archive Centers |