| Acronym | Meaning |
| PAR | Photosynthetically Active Radiation |
| TIPMEX | Tibetan Plateau Meteorological Experiment |
| JMA | Japan Meteorological Agency |
| (C4) | Center For Clouds |
| GALA | Geoscience Airborne Laser Altimeter |
| EFEDA | European Field Experiment In Desertification-Threatened Area |
| NOMSS | National Operational Meteorological Satellite System |
| EISA | Extended Industry Standard Architecture |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| SID | Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance |