| Acronym | Meaning |
| BITS | Biologically Important Trace Species |
| GEWEX | Global Energy And Water Cycle Experiment |
| MIRAGE-MEXICO | Megacity Impact On Regional And Global Environments-Mexico Campaign |
| GCM | Global Change Model |
| SRON | Space Research Organization Of The Netherlands |
| DRPN | Division De Recherche En Precision Numerique |
| PRECIP | Processing Of Emissions By Clouds And Precipitation |
| RA# | Raleigh Number |
| ETCO | External Tanks Corporation |
| LAGEOS | Laser Geodynamics Satellite |