| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACTS | Atmospheric Chemistry Of Transient Species |
| NCMC | Non-Classical Mesoscale Circulations |
| PHIGS | Programmer's Hierarchical Interactive Graphics System |
| F-V | Fussell-Vesely |
| DIA | Denver International Airport |
| ET | Evapotranspiration |
| AT | Antarctic Treaty |
| ADVISAR | All Digital Video Imaging System For Atmospheric Research |
| M-ISWS | Illinois State Water Survey |
| ISA | Instrument Society Of America |