| Acronym | Meaning |
| SIRS | Satellite Infrared Spectrometer |
| VTVM | Vacuum Tube Voltmeter |
| NGTG | NCAR GARP Task Group |
| ERL | Environmental Research Laboratory |
| ANL-E | Argonne National Laboratory-East |
| ISOS | International Southern Ocean Study |
| IASP | International Atmospheric Surveillance Program |
| RFT | Reverse-flow Thermometer |
| FTE | Full-time Equivalent |
| BFS | Business And Financial Services |