| Acronym | Meaning |
| AOIPS | Atmospheric And Oceanographic Information Processing System |
| ITVM | Integration |
| BDL | Boundary Layer |
| PRC | People's Republic Of China |
| EP | Electrical Power |
| DEST | Directed Energy Science & Technology |
| ACRIM II | Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor |
| JAWS | Joint Airport Weather Studies |
| DSS | Data Support Section |
| CDIAC | Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center |