| Acronym | Meaning |
| EASDS | Earth Science And Applications Data System |
| IIT | Illinois Institute Of Technology |
| EMRO | Emergency Management & Response Office |
| RFP | Request For Proposal |
| DMP | Data Management Plan |
| DOD | Digital Omega Dropwindsonde |
| IUPAC | International Union Of Pure And Applied Chemistry |
| UNIDATA | UNIDATA Program Center |
| IAPO | International Association Of Physical Oceanography |
| RUC-2 | Second Version Of The RUC Model |