| Acronym | Meaning |
| MRIR | Medium Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| OSS | Observation System Simulation |
| CCL | Convection Condensation Level |
| DTF3 | Diagnostic Turbulent Flux Algorithm |
| SLR | Satellite Laser Ranging |
| ESTP | Exploratory Shaft Test Plan |
| FTE | Full-time Equivalent |
| NWS | National Weather Service |
| NENA | NOAA's Northeast-North Atlantic 2004 |
| AGCM | Atmospheric General Circulation Models |