| Acronym | Meaning |
| PBL | Planetary Boundary Layer |
| AGL | Above Ground Level |
| ORR | Operations Readiness Review |
| R-Z RELATIONSHIP | R = Precipitation Rate |
| KAFB | Kirkland Air Force Base |
| EIS | Environmental Impact Statement |
| AMI-2 | Active Microwave Instrument 2 |
| OSTIV | Organization Scientifique Et Technique Internationale Du Vol A Voile (conferences) |
| UND | University Of North Dakota |
| MASI | Middle Atmosphere Science Initiative |