| Acronym | Meaning |
| AEP | Alkaline Earth Precipitate |
| PROFS | Program For Regional Observing And Forecasting Services |
| NOAASIS | NOAA Satellite Information System |
| GDP | GARP Data Processing |
| FAPS | Fate Of Atmospheric Pollutants Study |
| BUFR | Binary Universal Form For The Representation Of Meteorological Data |
| PEACE | DOD Atoll-drilling Program For Coral Core Sample |
| ACDA | Arms Control And Disarmament Agency |
| ISFF | Integrated Surface Flux Facilities |
| IRI | International Research Institute For Climate Prediction |