| Acronym | Meaning |
| SSAI | Science Systems Applications Incorporated |
| GTOS | Global Terrestrial Observing System |
| GALE | Genesis Of Atlantic Lows Experiment |
| DIMES | DIstributed MEtadata System |
| TCSM | Tropospheric Chemistry Systems Models |
| ERC | Environmental Research Center |
| MAS | Millimeter-wave Atmospheric Sounder |
| MTTR | Mean Time To Repair |
| RV | Research Vessel |
| BLM | Bureau Of Land Management |