| Acronym | Meaning |
| HIS | High-resolution Infrared Sounder |
| EPC | Environmental Forecast Center |
| NHRL | National Hurricane Research Laboratory |
| KITOON | Combination Kite And Balloon |
| AAH | Advanced Attack Helicopter |
| GLAS | Goddard Laboratory For Atmospheric Science |
| ADI | Acceptable Daily Intake |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| WFO | Weather Forecast Office |
| PNA | Pacific/North American |