| Acronym | Meaning |
| AASE | Airborne Arctic Stratospheric Expedition |
| DIA | Denver International Airport |
| MATR | MOPITT Algorithm Test Radiometer |
| ICE | International Cirrus Experiment |
| BGCWG | Biogeochemistry Working Group |
| ALAP | As Low As Practical |
| GSD | Geographical Situation Display |
| NIES | National Institute Of Environmental Science |
| IDOE | International Decade Of Ocean Exploration |
| UCAR | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research |