| Acronym | Meaning |
| PILPS | Program For Intercomparison Of Land Surface Parameterization Schemes |
| RAP | Remedial Action Plan |
| CCC | Canadian Climate Centre |
| TOSS | Tiros Operational Satellite System |
| RCAG | Remote-controlled Air-to-ground |
| DLT | Digital Linear Tape |
| DMP | Data Management Plan |
| DAI | Data Assimilation Initiative |
| UIPPA | See IUPAP |
| N-ROSS | Naval Remote Ocean Sensing System |