| Acronym | Meaning |
| ARCSS | Arctic Systems Science |
| IRI | International Research Institute For Climate Prediction |
| SHF | Super High Frequency |
| MLI | Multiple Layer Insulation |
| MIT | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology |
| PEATMOS | Primitive Equation And Trojectory Model Output Statistics |
| ESD | Electronic System Division |
| PERT | Performance Evaluation And Review Technique |
| HPD | Hourly Precipitation Data |
| GCEC | Global Change And Ecological Complexity |