| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESDD | Earth Science Data Directory |
| OAR | Oceanic And Atmospheric Research |
| RADEX | Radar Experiment |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| ACS | Automated Cartridge System |
| ATM | Asynchronous Transfer Mode |
| ETAG | Educational Technologies Assistance Group |
| G-M | Gent-McWilliams Parameterization Scheme |
| C&DM | Configuration And Data Management |
| ACE | Aerosol Characteristics Experiment |