| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICAR | International Cooperation In Aviation Research |
| ASH CAN | Project Ash Can |
| (C4) | Center For Clouds |
| MD | Master Directory |
| ERB | Earth Radiation Budget |
| GOEZS | Global Ocean Euphotic Zone Study |
| APCA | Air Pollution Control Association |
| GAINS | Global Air-ocean IN-situ System |
| CAFE | Corporate Average Fuel Economy |
| IIWG | International Investigator Working Group |