| Acronym | Meaning |
| TRIP | Thunderstorm Research International Program |
| ALERT | Automated Local Evaluation In Real Time |
| GAC | Global Area Coverage |
| AWEA | American Wind Energy Association |
| ORR | Operations Readiness Review |
| GOOS | Global Ocean Observing System |
| IDR | Incremental Design Review |
| GISS | Goddard Institute For Space Studies |
| SERP | Strategic Environmental Research Program |
| RV | Research Vessel |