| Acronym | Meaning |
| FLOWS | FAA/Lincoln Laboratory Operational Weather Studies |
| SIRIS | Stratospheric Infrared Interferometer Spectrometer |
| ADM | Arrow Diagram Method |
| BSRN | Boulder Science Resource Network |
| JPL | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| CCB | Center For Capacity Building |
| FORGE | Funds For Overseas Research Grants For Education |
| MEP | Minority Engineering Program |
| DOELAP | DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program |
| MCS | Mesoscale Convective System |