| Acronym | Meaning |
| GCRP | Global Change Research Program |
| ANS | American National Standard |
| ACD | Advanced Conceptual Design |
| STORM DAWG | STORM Data Assimilation Working Group |
| NEM | NWP Explicit Microphysics |
| DTSA | Defense Technology Security Administration |
| NIMBUS | Networked Information Management Client-Based User Service |
| A&R | Air And Radiation |
| FO | Field Office |
| CATI | Colorado Advanced Technology Institute |