| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACACIA | A Consortium For The Application Of Climate Impact Assessments |
| EMAD | Equatorial Middle Atmosphere Dynamics |
| SCOSTEP | Scientific Committee On Solar-Terrestrial Physics |
| BAHC | Biospheric Aspects Of The Hydrological Cycle |
| STORM | Stormscale Operational And Research Meteorology |
| OPTRAN | Optical Test Transmittance Model |
| DNP | Division Of Nuclear Physics |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| IST | Instrument Support Terminal |
| NSF | National Science Foundation |