| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOLRAD | NASA Satellite |
| DED | Data Element Directory |
| ESCP | Earth Sciences Curriculum Project |
| EARN | European Academic Research Network |
| CCT | Computer-compatible Tape |
| AIS | Affiliate Information System |
| AFCRL | Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories |
| GFDL | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory |
| CAS | Climate Analysis Section |
| USARP | United States Antarctic Research Program |