| Acronym | Meaning |
 | SCSC | Summer Computer Simulation Conferences |
 | IMSL | International Mathematical And Statistical Library |
 | ESG | Empirical Study Group |
 | AVHRR | Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer |
 | AC | Advisory Circular/committee |
 | IAGW | International Acoustic Gravity Waves |
 | G-M | Gent-McWilliams Parameterization Scheme |
 | AWC | Aviation Weather Center |
 | ACS | American Chemical Society |
 | ESDD | Earth Science Data Directory |