| Acronym | Meaning |
| G-M | Gent-McWilliams Parameterization Scheme |
| JIC | Joint Implementation Committee |
| ECN | Energy Research Foundation |
| PRE-AWIPS | Preprototype AWIPS |
| MMM | Mesoscale And Microscale Meteorology |
| ANSS | American Nature Study Society |
| AMC | Appraisal Management Center |
| MRIS | Media Relations & Information Services |
| DDN | Data Defense Network |
| HIGH-SLIP | Or High Slip |