| Acronym | Meaning |
| POLARIS | Photochemistry Of Ozone Loss In The Arctic Region In Summer |
| SAFARI | Southern African Fire-Atmospheric Research Initiative |
| AMPE | Automated Message Processing Exchange |
| SDSD | Satellite Data Services Division |
| GEM | Global Environmental Multiscale Model |
| OAR | Oceanic And Atmospheric Research |
| TAP | Transportation Alternatives Program |
| CARL | Colorado Alliance Of Research Libraries |
| ESSC | Earth System Science Committee |
| PCC | Profiler Control Center |