| Acronym | Meaning |
| GCMG | Global Climate Modeling Group |
| AIV | Aviation-impact Variable |
| NASW | National Association Of Science Writers |
| AMPS | Atmospheric |
| LL | Lincoln Laboratories |
| PP | Parts Per |
| AGARD | Advisory Group For Aeronautical Research And Development |
| ACF | Automatic Control Feature |
| IDA | Institute For Defense Analysis |
| DSDP | Deep Sea Drilling Project |