| Acronym | Meaning |
 | ICWG | International Coordinating Working Group |
 | CARP | Colorado-Amudarya Rivers Project |
 | ISM | In Situ Measurements |
 | ATD | Atmospheric Technology Division |
 | CAS | Commission For Atmospheric Science |
 | APE | Action Plan Element |
 | VSM | Vertical Slab Model |
 | ERBS | Earth Radiation Budget Satellite |
 | VOR | VHF Omnidirectional Range |
 | VM/SP | Virtual Machine/System Product |